Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer is anticipated to face criticism from Donald Trump regarding his defence spending proposals at the upcoming Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey. Whitehall officials are concerned that Donald Trump will rebuke Sir Keir over the UK's defence commitments, with a senior US official stating the president will deliver his message personally. Nato allies and officials are reportedly disappointed with Sir Keir's recently published Defence Investment Plan (DIP), which includes a £15 billion increase but is still seen as insufficient by some. A defence source indicated that while world leaders may not directly embarrass Sir Keir, there will be significant disappointment that Britain is perceived as an 'also-ran' within Nato. Donald Trump has previously criticised the defence spending of the UK and other European allies, arguing that the US disproportionately funds Nato without adequate contributions from other members. In fullStarmer faces rebuke from Nato allies over defence spendingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why Starmer is facing criticism at this week’s Nato summit
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer is anticipated to face criticism from Donald Trump regarding his defence spending proposals at the upcoming Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey. Whitehall officials are concerned that Donald Trump will rebuke Sir Keir over the UK's defence commitments, with a senior US official stating the president will deliver his message personally. Nato allies and officials are reportedly disappointed with Sir Keir's recently published Defence Investment Plan (DIP), which includes a £15 billion increase but is still seen as insufficient by some. A defence source indicated that while world leaders may not directly embarrass Sir Keir, there will be significant disappointment that Britain is perceived as an 'also-ran' within Nato. Donald Trump has previously criticised the defence spending of the UK and other European allies, arguing that the US disproportionately funds Nato without adequate contributions from other members. In fullStarmer faces rebuke from Nato allies over defence spendingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
