Nato chief says UK’s defence spending plans not at odds with 5% goal

Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte said he did not see a discrepancy with his 5% target and the Government’s spending plans (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Wire)

Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte has said he sees no discrepancy between the UK’s current defence spending goals and his own push for members to reach 5% of GDP.

The Nato chief would not reveal the deadline for when he hopes Nato allies will reach the target as he spoke at London’s Chatham House.