On the recordJuly 1, 2026
This represents just 2.7% of GDP by 2030, well short of the 3% mandated by Nato.
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Dan Jarvis
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukThis represents just 2.7% of GDP by 2030, well short of the 3% mandated by Nato.
Discussing UK's defence spending in relation to NATO requirements.
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