Lord Richard Dannatt has declared it "urgent" that the UK increases its defence spending even further after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to raise it to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027.

The former military chief welcomed the Prime Minister's commitment as "a significant step in the right direction".

The Prime Minister has committed to spending an additional £13.4 billion on defence annually from 2027{ai:summary}<p>Lord Richard Dannatt has emphasized the urgent need for the UK to boost its defense spending beyond the planned increase to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement. He views this commitment as a significant step forward. </p><p>#military</p>

Lord Dannatt praises Starmer for Defence spending increase as Britain on a 'war footing'

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