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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar Political editor

UK should consider resuming talks on EU defence pact, Starmer says

Typhoon fighter jet
Britain has agreed to sell 20 Typhoon fighter jets to Turkey. Joining Safe could boost the defence industry. Photograph: SAC Charlotte Hopkins/PA Media

The UK should consider re-entering talks for a defence pact with the EU, Keir Starmer has said, arguing that Europe needs to “step up and do more” to defend itself in uncertain times.

The prime minister signalled that he wanted to work more collaboratively with other European countries to increase defence spending and build up military capability, and doing so through the EU’s scheme is one option available.

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