Amidst upcoming NATO summit discussions, Britain is anticipated to endorse a proposal to raise defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035, driven by pressure from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. This would mark a significant increase of about £30 billion from previous Labour government plans. Despite Keir Starmer’s initial reluctance to commit to a definitive date for reaching 3% spending, he later appeared to acknowledge this heightened target. The UK government is currently on track to raise spending from 2.33% to 3% in the next parliamentary term, supporting a broader NATO agenda.
Britain is expected to commit to a 3.5% defence spending target by 2035 at the upcoming NATO summit, reflecting pressure from the alliance's leadership.
Keir Starmer's hesitance to set a specific date for reaching 3% defence spending raises questions about Labour's stance amidst NATO's growing demands.
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