Trump, Starmer and defence spending

UK's Starmer boosts defence spending on eve of Washington trip
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and target a 3% level last seen just after the Cold War, a signal to U.S. President Donald Trump that Britain can help boost Europe's security.
'Trump effect' on display as UK's Starmer boosts defense spending on eve of US visit
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will increase defense spending to nearly $17 billion annually by 2027, as Russian aggression in Europe remains a chief concern.
Starmer hikes defence spending to 2.5% ahead of crunch meeting with Trump
Starmer hikes defence spending to 2.5% ahead of crunch meeting with Trump. Credit: Reuters
British PM Starmer set to raise defence spending - The Sun
Britain's Keir Starmer will set out a timeline to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, The Sun newspaper reported on Tuesday, a day before the prime minister travels to meet U.S. President Donald Trump.
UK announces increase in defense spending and cut in foreign aid ahead of PM Starmer’s meeting with Trump
Britain will accelerate an increase to its defense spending, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday, on the eve of a crucial visit to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington.
Keir Starmer announces boost to British defence spending, on eve of White House visit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product by 2027 and target a three per cent level last seen decades ago,
UK defence spending to reach 2.5% of GDP by 2027, PM Starmer says
British defence spending will reach 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday, setting out the country's biggest sustained increase in its defence budget since the end of the Cold War.
UK announces defense spending increase ahead of Starmer-Trump meeting
The United Kingdom announced a plan Tuesday to increase its defense spending in an overt signal to President Donald Trump, who is expected to welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the White House later this week.
UK to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says 2 days before Trump meeting
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