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  "path": "/uk/analysis/2026/04/16/nato-chief/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-16T12:01:23.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
    "Analysis",
    "Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)",
    "militarism",
    "Rachel Charlton-Dailey"
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  "textContent": "The former chief of NATO, George Robertson, has said the government is spending too much on welfare and not enough on war. As the Canary’s Joe Glenton reported, Robertson slammed Starmer for not being a big enough warmonger for his liking. The ex-defence secretary was speaking in Salisbury when he took aim at Starmer’s government […]\n\nBy Rachel Charlton-Dailey",
  "title": "Ex-NATO chief would rather spend money on bombs than benefits – despite veterans struggling most"
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