The Independent is dedicated to reporting on significant political events impacting both the U.S. and the U.K., including reproductive rights, climate change, and military spending. Notably, Keir Starmer proposes cutting foreign aid to increase defense spending amidst global tensions, particularly regarding Ukraine. This adjustment aims to satisfy NATO demands for enhanced military support. Critics from the Conservative party argue that proposed funding is inadequate to address current threats, highlighting the contentious nature of defense policy amid changing geopolitical landscapes.
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‘Sir Keir said he would fund the increase in defence spending by slashing funding for overseas aid from 0.5% of national income to 0.3% by 2027.’
‘The move, which he said he was not happy with, will allow him to meet the defence spending target by the same year, as he also unveiled a new target to spend 3% of GDP by 2034.’
‘The Tories have already slammed the figure as “no longer sufficient to deal with the threats the UK faces.”’
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