When it comes to defence spending, which comes closer to your view?

When it comes to defence spending, which comes closer to your view? Published on 27 June 2018 → Survey conducted on 27 June 2018 on 2916 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Britain should increase spending on the armed forces so we can ensure we are protected against threats and remain a global power

43%

Britain should not increase spending on the armed forces so the money can be better spent elsewhere on things like education and healthcare

40%

Don’t know

17%

Britain should increase spending on the armed forces so we can ensure we are protected against threats and remain a global power

43%

Britain should not increase spending on the armed forces so the money can be better spent elsewhere on things like education and healthcare

40%

Don’t know

17%

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