- Newspaper headlines: ‘PM is turning UK into military pygmy’ and ‘Love Island wildfire crisis’ BBC
- Senior military chiefs warn Keir Starmer of £28bn defence shortfall The Times
- No 10 defends military funding amid warnings of £28bn black hole Peeblesshire News
- Demands on defence are rising following reports of £28bn shortfall, MOD warns Forces News
- Labour’s refusal to prioritise defence over welfare leaves Britain exposed The Telegraph