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The Guardian view on Trump’s realignment: the geopolitical plates are moving. Brace for further shocks

Editorial: In siding with Russia at the UN, the US has laid bare the extent of the shift. Bilateral visits cannot disguise the underlying crisis

The Guardian - UK

Starmer slams accusation he is ‘Farage in disguise’ over defence spending increase

Sir Keir Starmer dismissed an accusation he is "Nigel Farage in disguise" over his plans to slash the foreign aid budget to hike defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP to counter “tyrants” like Vladimir Putin.

The Independent UK

Starmer accuses Farage of ‘fawning’ over Putin as Reform MPs face ‘poodles’ jibe

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson also hit back over criticism of his party colleagues during a war of words with the SNP’s Stephen Flynn.

Evening Standard

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Banks and defence stocks help lift FTSE 100 after Starmer ups security spending

The blue-chip index gained 9.69 points, or 0.11%, to close at 8,668.67.

Evening Standard

Watch: Starmer defends cutting foreign aid budget to boost defence spending

Watch as Sir Keir Starmer holds a press conference on Tuesday, 25 February, after announcing he will slash the foreign aid budget to hike defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP to counter “tyrants” like Vladimir Putin.

The Independent UK

PM’s defence plan will not lead to end of working from home – Whitehall chief

Sir Chris Wormald confirmed the current policy on office attendance will remain following Sir Keir Starmer’s warning of major challenges.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s cuts to UK aid budget are ‘cruel and shameful’, say experts

Reduction to 0.3% of gross national income in order to fund defence spending has been decried as a ‘move to appease Trump’

The Guardian - UK

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Foreign Office urged by Labour MP to delay East Kilbride move after aid budget cut

The Foreign Office has been urged to pause its move from East Kilbride to Glasgow following cuts to the international development budget to boost…

The National (Scotland)

Farmers accuse Labour of ‘promising the world and giving us nothing’ in fresh uproar at family farm tax

During a speech to farmers that was repeatedly interrupted by hecklers and critics, the environment secretary insisted it was the Tories who were to blame for the problems faced by the agricultural industry

The Independent UK

America’s siding with tyrannical dictatorships is a step too far

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In voting to reject a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine – alongside three undemocratic regimes – Donald Trump’s desire to be a global renegade is clear. It is a turning point that must be faced up to, in all its enormity

The Independent UK

Starmer balancing the books on backs of poorest, former minister suggests

Andrew Mitchell told the Commons he supported Sir Keir Starmer’s strategic direction to bolster defence spending, but argued he has ‘choices’.

The Independent UK

'A betrayal': Charities react as Keir Starmer cuts aid to fund defence spending

Save the Children and Water Aid have criticised the Prime Minister’s “reckless” decision to cut the aid budget in order to increase defence…

The National (Scotland)

Starmer must take baton from Macron in effort to sway Trump on Ukraine

UK and France need to convince US to align with them over Ukraine, while at the UN Trump openly sides with Russia

The Guardian - UK

UK Prime Minister Pledges Increased Defense Spending By 2027

UK Prime Minister announces defense spending increase to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, emphasizing support for Ukraine and NATO alliance in response to European ins...

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Britain To Increase Defense Spending Amid US-Europe Rift

British PM Keir Starmer announces plans to increase defense spending, emphasizing strong alliances and potential growth to 3% of GDP. This move reflects a ...

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Keir Starmer Slashes Foreign Aid to Fund Biggest Defence Spending Boos

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed plans to cut foreign aid in order to boost defence spending, responding to growing security concerns and international

The National (Scotland)

Speaker Lindsay Hoyle slams Keir Starmer in Commons row over defence statement

LINDSAY Hoyle has hit out at Keir Starmer, claiming that the Prime Minister had provided a redacted version of his defence spending statement to…

The Independent UK

Business Secretary apologises to PM after claims he exaggerated legal career

Jonathan Reynolds worked as a trainee solicitor in Manchester but left his legal career behind when he entered politics.

Evening Standard

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds apologises to PM after claims he exaggerated legal career

Jonathan Reynolds worked as a trainee solicitor in Manchester but left his legal career behind when he entered politics

Evening Standard

Starmer slashes aid to fund biggest increase in defence spending since Cold War

Sir Keir Starmer set out plans for defence spending to reach 2.7% of gross domestic product in 2027.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer to raid international aid budget to boost defence spending

KEIR Starmer has said Labour will raid the international development budget to boost defence spending.

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