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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Starmer and Macron will join forces on nuclear deterrents in cases of ‘extreme threats’ to Europe

Britain and France will join together to use nuclear weapons against any “extreme threats” towards Europe, Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have declared.

A newly-signed declaration by the leaders will state that the two countries’ nuclear deterrents are independent but can be co-ordinated in a joint attack on Europe’s enemies.

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