Today, we look at the future of defence for the UK, ahead of a major strategic defence review from the government.

Defence Secretary John Healey has said there is "no doubt" that UK defence spending will rise to 3% of GDP by 2034.

Sir Alex Younger, former head of MI6, joins Laura and Paddy to talk about where the threats are, and what it should be spent on.

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