Sir Keir Starmer will accuse parties like Reform UK and the Greens of being “soft on Russia” and “weak on NATO” in a speech at a security summit in Munich. Despite the strong language, he is not expected to speed up plans to increase defense spending. The UK prime minister will call for European unity to defend against Russian aggression as the US shifts focus away from Europe. The comments have sparked backlash from the Conservatives, who criticize Starmer’s approach to sovereignty and EU integration. The government aims to strengthen ties with EU allies for military procurement, highlighting the importance of European security for Britain.
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