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UK will ‘set out a plan’ to raise defence spending to 2.5%, Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his statement on COP29 and G20 Summits at the House of Commons in London, Britain, November 21, 2024. House of Commons/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. IMAGES MUST NOT BE ALTERED.




The UK will “set out a plan” to lift defence spending to 2.5% of national income in the spring, the prime minister has said, finally offering a timeframe for an announcement on the long-awaited hike after mounting criticism.



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Publish date : 2024-11-22 20:49:00

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