I have the highest respect for the individuals that you have quoted, but I don’t agree. These are hard-edged decisions and we are seen as a leading member of Nato.
On the recordJune 13, 2026
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Responding to criticism of defence spending
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