The Independent highlights the importance of on-the-ground journalism amidst critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change. The article discusses a significant pledge by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, a historic high post-World War II. This pledge arises amid requests from former President Trump and concerns related to rising geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Russia. Starmer's commitment has sparked discussions about the affordability of such military expenditure, given prior goals set at 3% after the next election.
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Sir Keir Starmer has pledged that the UK will spend 5 per cent of GDP on national security and defence by 2035, the highest proportion since WWII.
This announcement raises questions over whether the UK can afford the new commitment, given that the original aim of 3 per cent remains an ambition.
The 5 per cent figure had been demanded by Donald Trump, emphasizing Europe must stop relying on the US for its defence spending.
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