Starmer tells NATO's Rutte UK will publish defense investment plan before July summit
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Summary
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has informed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that he will publish the UK government's defense investment plan ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara next month. During a phone call, both leaders agreed on the need to strengthen collective defense and respond more quickly to shared threats. The announcement comes amid political pressure following the resignation of John Healey.
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· 3 pulledStarmer informed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Saturday that he will publish the government's defense investment plan ahead of the alliance summit in Ankara next month.
During a phone call, Starmer and Rutte agreed that allies must strengthen collective defense and respond more quickly to shared and evolving threats.
This conversation took place amid mounting political pressure on Starmer after John Healey resigned.
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