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Badenoch calls for UK 'Iron Dome' missile defence system

Original: Badenoch calls for UK 'Iron Dome' missile defence system - UK politics live https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/20

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for the UK to build an 'Iron Dome'-style missile defence system, similar to Israel's, prompting live coverage and debate in British politics. The proposal lands amid ongoing discussion over UK defence spending and security priorities, with parties including Labour, Reform and the Greens responding.

Why now: A senior opposition leader's defence proposal is driving current UK political debate

Kemi BadenochConservative PartyUnited KingdomIron Dome

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• Badenoch calls for UK 'Iron Dome' missile defence system - UK politics live https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/oct/06/kemi-badenoch-conservatives-labour-reform-greens-uk-politics-latest-news # Politics # Defence # UKNews · guardian_world@robot.villas · 1

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