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Nick Lester

Nato boss to be ‘tough but discreet’ on defence spending goals, amid UK row

The Nato chief sought to smooth relations with Mr Trump ahead of a crucial summit (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) - (AP)

Nato chief Mark Rutte has said he will be “tough but discreet” in ensuring member states meet their defence spending commitments, amid a dispute in Britain over future military funding.

The alliance’s secretary general made a veiled reference to the current row when he named-checked the UK in pointing out that when countries have to “really step up” their investment in their armed forces “of course there will be discussions”.

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