Starmer boosts defence spending

Anger as Keir Starmer increases defence spending ahead of Trump visit
Keir Starmer increased UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by cutting foreign aid, ahead of meeting with Donald Trump, sparking criticism from Labour figures and aid charities. The decision, prompted by the Ukraine war and pressure from Trump,
Keir Starmer Announces Defense Spending Increase
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain said the move would amount to an increase in expenditure of 13.4 billion pounds, or $17 billion, a year on defense between now and 2027.
Starmer prepares to meet Trump after raising defence spending
The PM will head to Washington a day after announcing military budgets would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2027.
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.
Starmer prepares to meet Trump after hiking military spending as Reeves says Europe 'must do more on defence'
Keir Starmer is flying out to Washington for a meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, the day after announcing a boost in UK defence spending while cutting foreign aid.
Starmer Commits to Raise UK Defense Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027
UK to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says 2 days before Trump meeting
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Tuesday to raise U.K. defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027, saying Europe is in a new era of insecurity that requires a “generational response.
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UK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by cut in international aid
The announcement comes ahead of a high-stakes meeting between Keir Starmer and Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.
Increasing defence budget will require tough trade-offs
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Charities appalled by UK cut to aid budget to fund defence spending
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