Keir Starmer is racing to defuse his defence shambles before a potentially difficult meeting with Donald Trump at the G7.The bitter funding row has yet to be resolved just a day before the PM heads for the gathering in France. That will include talks with the US President - who has been highly critical of the UK's military capabilities and demanded Nato countries increase spending. A Cabinet minister confirmed this morning that the new Defence Secretary is still demanding more cash.Lisa Nandy said discussions are happening 'in real time' on how to increase the funding package offered to John Healey - which sparked his resignation last week.His successor Dan Jarvis laid down a marker today saying he is determined to get the military 'what they need'.And asked on the BBC this morning whether the Government was looking to 'find more money' for the Defence Investment Plan, Ms Nandy said: 'Yeah.' 'These discussions are happening in real time,' she added. Sir Keir has been desperately trying to shore up his position after it emerged a funding boost of just £10billion was being proposed for the DIP.Keir Starmer welcomed Japan counterpart Sanae Takaichi to Downing Street today as he braces for a potentially difficult G7 summit in France The summit will include talks with Donald Trump - who has been highly critical of the UK's military capabilities and demanded Nato countries increase spending Dan Jarvis has laid down a marker today saying he is determined to get the military 'what they need'