UK to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
The prime minister says he will cut the UK's aid budget to fund the rise in defence spending.
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UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
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Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
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