UK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 with aid budget slashed to help fund move - UK politics live
Keir Starmer says now is the time to deepen European security, as he announces move in the Commons
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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.BBC News - 2h -
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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