Urgent questionMonday, 15 June 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the impact of the time taken to publish the Defence Investment Plan on the ability of the armed forces to defend the UK

Urgent matter raised by an MP

Kemi Badenoch has tabled an urgent question asking the Defence Secretary to explain how delays in publishing the Defence Investment Plan affect the armed forces' ability to defend the UK. The Defence Investment Plan sets out multi-year spending priorities and procurement timelines for the military. The delay in publication creates uncertainty about funding and capability planning at a time when defence spending is a contested political issue between Labour and the Conservatives.

This touches on national security and the government's defence strategy. Delays in publishing the plan risk leaving the armed forces without clear guidance on resources and priorities, potentially hampering readiness and long-term procurement decisions. The urgent question signals Conservative concern that Labour is slow-walking defence planning despite stated commitments to increase defence spending.

Urgent questions draw responses from across the House — any MP may participate, so we don't show a predicted interest list.

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