Amid Trump's criticism of Nato, Starmer under pressure to outline UK defence spending plan
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Amid Trump's criticism of Nato, Starmer under pressure to outline UK defence spending plan

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Ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, who has been a critic of Nato, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has come under pressure from MPs over the failure to outline a plan to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP Ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has come under pressure to outline the defence spending plan. Ahead of Trump’s inauguration, MPs are pressing Starmer for outlining the plan to raise British defence spending to 2.5 per cent of the gross domestic product. Tan Dhesi from Starmer’s Labour Party, who heads the Defence Select Committee, has said there was “no reason” why the government could not be more open about the plan to reach the target. However, there is no reason why the Government cannot be more forthcoming on the timeline for its target.” Ellwood said that as the second-largest military within Nato, the UK should “lead by example” and outlining the defence spending plan at the earliest is therefore a must.

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Poll reveals split over UK govt's spending priorities
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2 days, 15 hours ago

Poll reveals split over UK govt's spending priorities

China Daily  

By Julian Shea in London | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-03-25 04:27 A new public survey ahead of publication of the United Kingdom government's spring financial statement shows a significant majority of people who voted for the governing Labour Party regard the country's welfare system as a bigger priority than increasing defense expenditure. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has recently made major …

Poll reveals split over UK govt's spending priorities
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2 days, 15 hours ago

Poll reveals split over UK govt's spending priorities

China Daily  

A new public survey ahead of publication of the United Kingdom government's spring financial statement shows a significant majority of people who voted for the governing Labour Party regard the country's welfare system as a bigger priority than increasing defense expenditure. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has recently made major policy announcements heralding a boost in defense spending and cuts in …

Poll reveals split over UK govt's spending priorities
Top News
2 days, 15 hours ago

Poll reveals split over UK govt's spending priorities

China Daily  

A new public survey ahead of publication of the United Kingdom government's spring financial statement shows a significant majority of people who voted for the governing Labour Party regard the country's welfare system as a bigger priority than increasing defense expenditure. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has recently made major policy announcements heralding a boost in defense spending and cuts in …

Trump meets Starmer: Is the UK’s increase in defence spending enough?
1 month ago

Trump meets Starmer: Is the UK’s increase in defence spending enough?

Al Jazeera  

The British leader says foreign aid will suffer a 40 percent cut to bolster defence spending in light of a ‘new era’. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the country will increase defence spending by cutting its foreign aid budget, a move he says is necessary as the United Kingdom faces a “dangerous new era”. Starmer said on Tuesday …

PMQs live: Starmer to be grilled over defence spending ahead of US visit for crunch Trump talks
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1 month ago

PMQs live: Starmer to be grilled over defence spending ahead of US visit for crunch Trump talks

The Independent  

✕ Close Starmer hikes defence spending to 2.5% ahead of crunch meeting with Trump Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read …

UK politics live: Reeves urges Europe to ‘step up’ defence spending as PM vows 2.5% commitment
1 month ago

UK politics live: Reeves urges Europe to ‘step up’ defence spending as PM vows 2.5% commitment

The Independent  

Rachel Reeves has urged European countries to follow the UK’s lead and increase defence spending Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Starmer denies Trump is setting UK policy as defence spending is increased
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1 month ago

Starmer denies Trump is setting UK policy as defence spending is increased

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has denied that Donald Trump is setting …

Starmer commits to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 on eve of US trip
1 month ago

Starmer commits to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 on eve of US trip

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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 US President Donald Trump that Britain can boost Europe’s security Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5% of …

Watch live: Starmer defends cutting foreign aid budget to boost defence spending
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1 month ago

Watch live: Starmer defends cutting foreign aid budget to boost defence spending

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer holds a press conference on …

U.K. to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP during 2027
1 month ago

U.K. to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP during 2027

The Hindu  

The U.K. government will increase its defence spending to 2.5% of GDP during 2027 and maintain that level annually, up from the current level of 2.3%, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the House of Commons on Tuesday. “I can announce that this government will begin the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the end of the Cold War,” …

Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
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1 month ago

Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Keir Starmer committed to raise U.K. defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027, saying Tuesday that Europe is in a new and insecure era. The U.K. spends 2.3% of gross domestic product on defense, and the government had previously set a 2.5% target, without setting a date. The announcement comes as European countries …

Keir Starmer vows to slash aid spending to pump 2.5% of GDP into defence by 2027 in dramatic statement to MPs ahead of 'mission impossible' trip to meet Trump in White House
1 month ago

Keir Starmer vows to slash aid spending to pump 2.5% of GDP into defence by 2027 in dramatic statement to MPs ahead of 'mission impossible' trip to meet Trump in White House

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer pledged to slash aid spending to boost defence today as he braces for a crucial trip to meet Donald Trump and try to repair Western ties. Keir Starmer is gathering his Cabinet as he braces for a crucial trip to meet Donald Trump and try to repair Western ties Mr Trump used an awkward meeting with Emmanuel Macron …

Starmer hikes defence spending to 2.5% ahead of crunch meeting with Trump
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1 month ago

Starmer hikes defence spending to 2.5% ahead of crunch meeting with Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to hike defence spending to 2.5 …

UK announces increase in defense spending and cut in foreign aid ahead of PM Starmer’s meeting with Trump
1 month ago

UK announces increase in defense spending and cut in foreign aid ahead of PM Starmer’s meeting with Trump

CNN  

London CNN — 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. He called Britain’s relationship with America his country’s “most important bilateral alliance,” and said: “This week when I meet President Trump, I will be clear: I want …

UK to hike defence spending and cut aid budget, Starmer says
1 month ago

UK to hike defence spending and cut aid budget, Starmer says

Al Jazeera  

British prime minister Keir Starmer’s announcement comes prior to his trip to the United States later this week. The United Kingdom will increase its annual defending spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2027, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said, signalling the UK’s efforts to boost Europe’s security. On the eve of his departure to meet US President Donald Trump …

What is Keir Starmer’s plan to boost UK defence spending and is it affordable?
1 month ago

What is Keir Starmer’s plan to boost UK defence spending and is it affordable?

The Independent  

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Pressure grows for Starmer to boost defence spending ahead of Trump showdown
1 month ago

Pressure grows for Starmer to boost defence spending ahead of Trump showdown

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure to boost defence spending …

If Keir Starmer insists on more defence spending, will Labour declare war on itself?
1 month, 1 week ago

If Keir Starmer insists on more defence spending, will Labour declare war on itself?

The Independent  

There is something odd about Keir Starmer’s grand declaration that “this is a once-in-a-generation moment for our national security”, when he refuses to set a date for increasing defence spending. As for “tax increases on people like you” to pay for higher defence spending, they are also supported by only 30 per cent. William Hague, the Tories’ former leader, offers …

UK Public Services Brace for Cuts of Up to 11% to Fund Defense
1 month, 1 week ago

UK Public Services Brace for Cuts of Up to 11% to Fund Defense

Live Mint  

-- Some UK government departments are bracing for budget cuts of as much as 11% as Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes under mounting pressure to plow more money into defense. The Treasury has asked so-called unprotected public services outside of health, education and defense to model two scenarios ahead of a three-year spending review due in June, according to people …

UK's Starmer readies order to raise defence spending, Sunday Times reports
1 month, 1 week ago

UK's Starmer readies order to raise defence spending, Sunday Times reports

Hindustan Times  

Feb 16 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to overrule his finance minister Rachel Reeves and order more defence spending, after the United States demanded that Europe pays more for its security, the Sunday Times reported. UK's Starmer readies order to raise defence spending, Sunday Times reports Citing sources, the newspaper said Starmer is due to fly to …

Labour’s defence budget ‘won’t touch the sides’, Starmer is warned
1 month, 1 week ago

Labour’s defence budget ‘won’t touch the sides’, Starmer is warned

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But even if there is an urgent push to boost spending, there is said to …

Keir Starmer is privately urged to boost defence spending to more than 3% of GDP - outstripping his 2.5% target
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer is privately urged to boost defence spending to more than 3% of GDP - outstripping his 2.5% target

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer has been privately urged to boost defence spending to more than 3 per cent of GDP – far outstripping his 2.5 per cent target. It comes after senior government sources reportedly said 2.5 per cent may not be reached until 2030 to avoid significant public spending cuts – which would put Sir Keir on a collision course …

Why Sir Keir Starmer’s defence review has been left in tatters
4 months, 1 week ago

Why Sir Keir Starmer’s defence review has been left in tatters

The Telegraph  

Is Donald Trump committed to Nato? Trump has warned that Nato members who fail to spend 2pc of GDP on defence should not take American protection for granted – even in the event of a Russian invasion. According to reports earlier this year, Trump may also tell fellow Nato members that 3pc is the new minimum price to pay for …

Keir Starmer under pressure over defence spending ahead of first Nato summit as PM
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer under pressure over defence spending ahead of first Nato summit as PM

The Independent  

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Sunak to challenge Nato countries to match 2.5pc defence spending
11 months ago

Sunak to challenge Nato countries to match 2.5pc defence spending

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak will use a summit to mark the 75th anniversary of NATO to lobby European countries to match Britain’s pledge to spend 2.5 per cent of national wealth on defence. “I will be arguing that, and I know that the Prime Minister feels strongly about it, when we go to the Nato 75th anniversary summit which is in Washington …

Britain to spend 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence by 2030, Rishi Sunak announces
11 months ago

Britain to spend 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence by 2030, Rishi Sunak announces

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak has promised to boost Britain’s defence spending to 2.5 …

Starmer vows to boost defence spending to 2.5pc if Labour wins election
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Starmer vows to boost defence spending to 2.5pc if Labour wins election

The Telegraph  

Labour will aim to raise defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP if the party wins the election, Sir Keir Starmer has vowed. He is announcing a new “triple lock” commitment, which proposes that a future Labour government would build at least four new nuclear submarines at Barrow, keep the continuous at-sea deterrent and fund any future upgrades needed …

Defence spending boost to see 18 NATO members hit target in 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Defence spending boost to see 18 NATO members hit target in 2024

Al Jazeera  

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the figure is a ‘sixfold increase’ from 2014 when only three countries met the target. Eighteen NATO member states plan to meet the alliance’s target of spending the equivalent of 2 percent of gross domestic product on defence in 2024, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said. “We don’t see any imminent threat against any NATO ally.” ‘Sawing …

Budget 2023: Jeremy Hunt reveals £11bn for defence spending
2 years ago

Budget 2023: Jeremy Hunt reveals £11bn for defence spending

The Independent  

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Britain’s defence spending to double to £100bn next year, says Ben Wallace
2 years, 6 months ago

Britain’s defence spending to double to £100bn next year, says Ben Wallace

The Independent  

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Labour supports spending 2% of GDP on defence to meet NATO target
9 years, 5 months ago

Labour supports spending 2% of GDP on defence to meet NATO target

The Independent  

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