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Keir Starmer announces boost to British defence spending, on eve of White House visit

Keir Starmer announces boost to British defence spending, on eve of White House visit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product by 2027 and target a three per cent level last seen decades ago, a signal to U.S. President Donald Trump that Britain can help boost Europe's security.

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