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Keir Starmer, UK defence

Starmer due to speak after boosting defence spending and cutting aid budget

The prime minister announced the increase in defence spending days before meeting US President Donald Trump in Washington.

The Independent on MSN · 3h

Keir Starmer bows to Trump pressure and increases UK defence spending by slashing foreign aid

It is a moment where we have to fight for peace through the reaction that we take; and in relation to your question at the time, I think in our heart of hearts, we’ve all known that this decision has been coming for three years since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine.

Reuters on MSN · 6h

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.

Macron, Keir Starmer and Trump

The New York Times · 2d

Macron and Starmer Have Played Trump’s Game Before, but the Rules Are Changing

The leaders of France and Britain are both due to meet with President Trump this week. Approaches previously tried with him may no longer work.

U.S. News & World Report · 3h

UK's Starmer, France's Macron Welcome Trump's Work Towards Durable Peace in Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday they welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's leadership in working towards a durable peace in Ukraine. A spokesperson for Starmer's office said both leaders spoke over the phone earlier on Tuesday and reiterated Ukraine must be at the heart of any peace negotiations over the war with Russia,

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Macron and Starmer Head to Washington to Lobby for Ukraine Help

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with President Donald Trump this week as they try to clinch a European role in the ongoing talks between Washington and Moscow on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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As Starmer meets Trump – what challenges face the UK’s prime minister?

As Starmer meets Trump – what challenges face the UK’s prime minister? - The Labour leader faces a diplomatic balancing act ...

Starmer may struggle to hit Macron’s ‘high bar’ in US talks, officials fear

British officials fear Emmanuel Macron has “set the bar very high” ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s White House showdown ...

Tyrant Putin only responds to strength – we have to fight for peace with action, Keir says as he hikes defence spending

SIR Keir Starmer has vowed to pump an extra £13 billion into defence, warning “tyrant” Vladimir Putin only responds to ...

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Starmer has put Britain on a war footing ahead of key Trump meeting

Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to cut foreign aid in a bid to increase defence funding. This will give the prime minister something to show President Trump at their summit - but the UK will still ...

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UK to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says 2 days before Trump meeting

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027 ...

Keir Starmer has ‘very tough hand’ ahead of US visit, says former secretary of state

John Kerry says says chances ‘of making peace in Ukraine are real’ as PM is expected to announce new military aid for Ukraine ...

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Starmer cuts aid to fund hike 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 ...

Trump, Starmer to hold talks with five key items on agenda including Ukraine, tariffs

UK PM Starmer wants to act as a “bridge” between Europe and the United States to ensure that any settlement to end the ...

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