# UK defence spending

Starmer Pledges to Speed Up UK’s Push to 3% Defence Spending, Urges a ‘Ready to Fight’ Europe

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to accelerate Britain’s move to spend 3% of GDP on defence, stressing that Europe must be prepared to fight and that UK security remains bound up with the Continent. The vow aims to reassure NATO allies and domestic audiences, but its strategic value will depend on execution, procurement, and cooperation with European partners.