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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Rachael Burford

Keir Starmer says 'dangerous new era' forced decision for 'biggest rise' in defence spending since the Cold War

The Prime Minister has told the nation a “dangerous new era” forced his decision to begin the "biggest sustained increase" in defence spending since the Cold War.

The UK’s defence bill will rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 - an increase of £13.4billlion every year, Sir Keir Starmer announced earlier in the Commons.

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