George Robertson says diplomatic tone from White House is at ‘historic low’ and two allies are likely to keep diverging
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Is Keir Starmer ‘complacent’ on defence? – podcast ⊕
Keir Starmer has hit back at Labour peer George Robertson’s criticisms about defence funding. Why has the government been slow to prioritise defence and what trade-offs is Keir Starmer willing to mak…
Boosting military spending by slashing welfare is not the answer, senior Labour figures warn Reeves ⊕
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MPs and peers say pitting defence and welfare against each other risks losing public support for increased spending on the military
Senior Labour figures have warned that Rachel Reeves must find alter…
Starmer rejects accusation Labour is ‘complacent’ on defence funding ⊖
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PM responds to warnings by former Nato chief George Robertson by saying defence spending is increasing rapidly
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Keir Starmer has said he does not agree with George Robe…
57 days ago
The Guardian view on defence spending: should the UK’s security rest with Donald Trump? | Editorial ⊕
A former Nato chief demands more cash while fixing Britain’s global role. Before billions are spent, ministers must define the purpose of its military
George Robertson’s claims about the prime ministe…
UK’s armed forces are in a sad state – and they have only themselves to blame ⊖⊖
The MoD shows little sign of learning from its mistakes – no wonder the Treasury is reluctant to agree to its demands
George Robertson, Tony Blair’s first defence secretary, a former Nato secretary ge…
Hegseth right to mock Royal Navy, says ex-army chief as he backs claims over military underfunding – UK politics live ⊕
Richard Barrons backs George Robertson and says UK forces ‘too small and undernourished for the world that we now live in’
Ed Davey, the Lib Dem leader, is holding a press conference.
During his Q&A, h…
58 days ago
Starmer’s ‘corrosive complacency’ on defence has put UK in peril, says ex-Nato chief ⊖
George Robertson says Iran war should be wake-up call to address military underfunding in scathing remarks
The British government has shown a “corrosive complacency towards defence” and put the UK “in…
Former Nato chief to say UK's national security 'in peril' ○
Lord George Robertson will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".
Starmer accused of ‘corrosive complacency’ on UK defence by former Nato chief ⊖
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Lord George Robertson, author of British military review, says premier is not willing to make the necessary investment