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Starmer faces Trump anger at Nato summit next week as he finally releases defence plan - but £14.5bn boost is HALF what military asked for and no timetable for spending 3% of GDP
Starmer releases defense plan with £14.5bn boost, which is half the military's request and lacks a timetable to meet 3% GDP spending target. The plan will be discussed at the upcoming NATO summit where Trump is expected to express anger.
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