Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declared "we can't be commentators when it comes to matters of peace on our continent", as he met with Nato Chief Mark Rutte in Brussels.

Speaking at a press conference in Europe, Starmer stated: "The UK's commitment to NATO is stronger than ever because the need for NATO is stronger than ever. 

"We must harden European defence. In the UK, we're proud to be a leading NATO ally. Part of the forward land forces helping to police our skies and patrol our seas. Our defence spending is, of course 2.3% of GDP now. and we're working hard to set the path to 2.5."

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declared "we can't be commentators when it comes to matters of peace on our continent", as he met with Nato Chief Mark Rutte in Brussels.Speaking at a press conference in Europe, Starmer stated: "The UK's commitment to NATO is stronger than ever because the need f...{ai:summary}<p>Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the UK's unwavering commitment to NATO during a meeting with NATO Chief Mark Rutte in Brussels. He highlighted the importance of strengthening European defense and noted that the UK's defense spending is currently 2.3% of GDP, with plans to increase it to 2.5%.</p><p>Starmer asserted that the UK plays a crucial role as a leading NATO ally in safeguarding skies and seas, underlining the necessity of NATO in today's geopolitical climate. #military</p>

WATCH: Keir Starmer addresses Brussels in press conference with Nato Chief Mark Rutte

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