Starmer faces likely row at Nato summit after US rebuke on defence spending
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Keir Starmer is expected to face a diplomatic row at the Nato summit in Ankara after the US ambassador urged allies to increase defence spending. The UK's defence commitment will be scrutinized following the release of its defence investment plan last week. The summit marks Starmer's final major international appearance before a break.
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UK defence spending under scrutiny for security commitments
US ambassador to Nato called for all allies who are 'lagging behind' on defence spending to step up immediately.
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US ambassador to Nato called for all allies who are 'lagging behind' on defence spending to step up immediately.
The Guardian- UK defence spending under scrutiny for security commitments
- Call to step up immediate military readiness
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Loaded language removed<p>US ambassador to Nato has called for all allies who are ‘lagging behind’ to step up immediately</p><p>Keir Starmer is likely to face a diplomatic row at his final major international summit this week after Washington’s ambassador to Nato called for alliance members who are “lagging behind” on defence spending to step up.</p><p>The prime minister is due to arrive in Ankara on Tuesday for the…
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US ambassador to Nato called for all allies who are 'lagging behind' on defence spending to step up immediately.
The GuardianThe annual Nato summit is being held in Ankara starting Tuesday.
The GuardianKeir Starmer is likely to face a diplomatic row at his final major international summit this week.
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