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Jeremy Hunt promises more warships if elected, as tensions with Iran escalate

JEREMY HUNT has promised to increase the number of Royal Navy warships if Tory Party members pick him as prime minister.

The Foreign Secretary pledged to boost spending by 25 per cent — or £15 billion over the next five years.

It comes as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, and a second naval vessel is being sent to the Gulf earlier than planned.

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