Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the U.K. will increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, totaling an extra 13.4 billion pounds annually, with a goal of reaching 3% by 2035, funded by cutting overseas aid. This move, described as the largest military spending increase since the Cold War, aims to confront threats from leaders like Putin, amid a changing European security landscape. Starmer also plans to meet with President Trump to discuss sending British troops to Ukraine for peacekeeping, highlighting the need for collective strength in addressing evolving conflicts.

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