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 boost Europe's security.
Starmer cuts aid to fund increase in defence spending
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027, as peace talks to end the war in Ukraine gather pace. The PM said he would cut the UK's international aid budget to fund the rise in defence spending, which is currently 2.3% of GDP.
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday that other European nations must follow in her country's footsteps and ...
Britain will increase its defense spending to the equivalent of 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Prime Minister Keir Starmer told ...
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Keir Starmer says 'dangerous new era' forced decision for 'biggest rise' in defence spending since Cold WarThe Prime Minister said ‘extremely difficult and painful choices’ would be needed to reach the spending goal, including a cut ...
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