Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to raise defence expenditures will have several repercussions. One day, it might even improve the UK’s self-defence capabilities. In the short term, it will result in billions less being spent on overseas aid. However, what would it gain the prime minister in Washington in terms of diplomacy? Historically, monarchs would receive gifts and tributes from visiting dignitaries. Starmer will now bring a big gift bag labelled “more defence spending” to the White House on Thursday.
Several US presidents have called on European nations to increase their defence spending, and Donald Trump is only the most recent. After hearing the call, the prime minister might inform the president that he has taken action. Perhaps he doesn’t want Trump to probe too deeply: What is the real-money equivalent of an additional 0.2% of GDP? When will the United Kingdom spend three percent on defence? Starmer, however, will try to convince people that the UK is pursuing Trump’s objectives.
The initial indications are encouraging. The US Secretary of Defence, Peter Hegseth, said he had discussed the increase with his UK colleague, John Healey, and called it “a decisive step from an enduring partner.
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