Defending the realm is the PM’s primary responsibility

Starmer needs to stop dithering and heed the advice of military experts

mercoledì 18 febbraio 2026 New tab

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Starmer needs to stop dithering and heed the advice of military experts

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The prime minister's speech comes after a tumultuous week in his political career back home.

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PM says Europe must ‘step up’ and signals he wants to work more closely with other states to build military capability

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Fiona Hill, a former White House chief adviser, joins ex-Nato chief in criticising Starmer’s leadership on defence

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Gaby Hinsliff and Rafael Behr discuss the defence spending row

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