UK: Half of Britons refuse to fight for their country

Despite growing support for increased defense spending, the British public is unwilling to take up arms. 51% believe military budgets should rise even if it means more debt or taxes, while only 12% want cuts.

Support drops sharply when linked to personal cost: 75% back increases if they create jobs, but 44% oppose them if income tax rises or public services shrink. Meanwhile, 36% describe the UK armed forces as being in a bad state, compared to just 29% who view them positively.

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