Starmer unveils £15bn defence boost ahead of NATO summit | Beth Rigby Analysis
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an additional £15 billion for UK defence, taking total defence investment to nearly £300 billion over the next four years ahead of the NATO summit. Sky News political editor Beth Rigby examines the political significance of the announcement, why the timing matters, how it became a source of tension within government, and what it means for Starmer's legacy as he prepares to leave office. She also looks at the challenge facing his likely successor Andy Burnham and whether Britain can sustain higher defence spending in the years ahead. Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-burnham-starmer-labour-tories-badenoch-farage-12593360 #skynews #politics #keirstarmer #labour #government #uk SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Fol
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