UK's New Prime Minister Vows to Boost Defence Spending Amid Calls for European Contribution In a significant policy shift, the UK's newly appointed Prime Minister has announced a major overhaul of the country's defence spending, following a stern warning from US President Donald Trump to increase its contribution. The Prime Minister has pledged to review the entire defence policy, ensuring that those responsible for heinous crimes, such as the murder of PC Andrew Harper, are not eligible for early release. This move comes as the UK is set to increase its defence spending to £298 billion over the next four years, with an additional £15 billion allocated on top of last year's spending review settlement. As part of a broader push to meet the 3.5% of GDP defence spending target by 2035, the UK's new Prime Minister is also backing President Trump's call for European nations to bear a greater share of the burden for their own defence, sparking a heated debate about the future of transatlantic relations and global security.
New PM says the main perpetrator in the killing of PC Andrew Harper will now ‘not be subject to early release’ and he will also review ‘whole policy’Wes Streeting said the US president was “right” to demand Europe pays more for its own defence.Donald Trump has been increasingly critical of Europe for relying too much on the US for its security, and has demanded Nato allies reach 5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035.President Trump has called on Europe to carry a greater share of the burden for our own defence, and he is right to do so. The UK has always been a leading light on defence spending, but the world is changing and in these dangerous uncertain times it is clear that we have needed to go further.That’s why we’ve committed £298bn over the next four years, including an additional £15bn on top of last year’s spending review settlement. At the recent Nato summit, all members reaffirmed our commitment to 3.5 by 35 [3.5% of GDP by 2035]. Continue reading...
