The UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, says the government’s commitment to raise defence spending to 3% is “absolutely sacrosanct”. Speaking ahead of the awaited Defence Investment Plan, Lammy says the additional funding will be found to support existing pledges. Multiple reports reference his stance on protecting the target and framing the spending increase as non-negotiable. The coverage also indicates that the detailed funding approach is linked to the Defence Investment Plan, which is still to be published or delivered. While the articles do not provide further specifics on the breakdown of how the spending target will be met, they consistently report Lammy’s message that the government will secure resources to deliver the commitments. The emphasis is on maintaining the 3% figure as a clear priority, with the financial mechanism expected to be outlined as part of the forthcoming defence investment strategy.