UK needs 'credible path' on defence spending, says Nato chief
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed confidence that the UK government understands the necessity of a credible path to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035. He emphasized that while the specific pathway will be detailed in next year's spending review, British ministers accept the need for yearly increments toward the target. Rutte also advised that defense spending should be treated as separate from welfare issues, noting that economic growth is essential for meeting military commitments.
- ▪NATO chief Mark Rutte stated he is confident the UK will meet the 3.5% of GDP defense spending target by 2035.
- ▪The UK government has committed to the target but has not yet set out the exact pathway, which is expected to be defined in next year's spending review.
- ▪Rutte argued that defense spending and welfare are separate issues, highlighting that economic growth is key to funding military commitments.
- ▪Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed the commitment to the NATO target, facing political pressure to establish an interim goal of 3% by 2030.
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UK needs 'credible path' on defence spending, says Nato chiefByPaul SeddonPolitical reporterPublished2 minutes agoNato chief Mark Rutte has said he is confident the UK government understands the need for a "credible path" to increase defence spending.The alliance's secretary general told the BBC he was "absolutely confident" in the UK's commitment to hit a Nato-wide spending target of 3.5% of GDP by 2035.Speaking after meetings in London, he said British ministers accepted the need to make yearly steps towards hitting the target.But he accepted that the exact "pathway" towards the goal would not be set out until next year.Since entering Downing Street, Andy Burnham has recommitted to the Nato 3.5% target, after predecessor Sir Keir Starmer signed up to the goal last year.But he has faced…
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