Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Defence

Increase defence spending to 3% of GDP

Closed 31 signatures

What the petition asks

The world is more volatile now than it has been in decades. We believe our national defence spending is below where it should be for a top tier military country. I want the Government to increase the GDP spending on defence to 3%.
This is an issue of national importance because our defence is priority to many voters. We want more investment so the UK can be more prepared both for physical attacks and cyber from hostile states. This increase could allow more defences to be implemented and to protect our country's security.

Timeline

29 Apr 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 31
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Defence
Opened 29 Apr 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.