Why defence delays are dangerous for the UK

<p>A year on from publishing a plan to make the UK's military fit for purpose, the government still hasn't said where the money's coming from.</p><p>It now admits the long-delayed defence investment plan is still weeks away from being published.</p><p>The prime minister has committed to spend 3.5% of GDP on core defence by 2035 - but is Sir Keir Starmer willing to sanction cuts elsewhere, from welfare or the NHS, to pay for it?</p><p>As the US seemingly turns its back on NATO and the threat from Russia increases, is the UK taking defence spending seriously enough?</p><p>Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's military analyst Sean Bell.</p><p>Have you got a question for This Is Why? Email the show: <a href="mailto:why@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why@sky.uk</a></p>