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Trump, Keir Starmer and 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,

The New York Times · 18h

U.K. Announces Increase in Military Spending Ahead of Trump Meeting

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is set to meet with President Trump on Thursday, said he would increase British spending on defense to 2.5 percent of G.D.P. by 2027.

Reuters · 17h

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.

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Trump Threats Push Starmer to a More Global, Military Agenda

Prime Minister Keir Starmer swept to power promising to raise living standards and grow the British economy. But now his ...

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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 ...

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Increasing defence budget will require tough trade-offs

Good morning. An awful lot happened yesterday — Keir Starmer announced plans for the most sustained increase in UK defence spending since the cold war, Kemi Badenoch gave a speech about foreign policy ...

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UK ramps up defence budget and Europe's 'fight for peace'

The government's increase in defence spending and developments between Ukraine and the US dominate Wednesday's papers.

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