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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Christopher McKeon

Starmer heads to Nato summit with 5% spending pledge

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Jordan Pettitt/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Prime Minister will pledge to boost spending on defence and security to 5% by 2035 at a Nato summit amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East.

Sir Keir Starmer and other leaders of Nato countries will meet in The Hague this week, where they are expected to formally agree the target.

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