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UK 'will be forced' to hike defence spending to 3.5% to keep Donald Trump onside

UK 'will be forced' to hike defence spending to 3.5% to keep Donald Trump onside

Keir Starmer yesterday reiterated his commitment to get defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 - and he said his 'ambition' to hit 3% would be reached in the next Parliament

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