Starmer Faces Criticism Over Defence Spending at First NATO Summit

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, amid scrutiny over delayed defence spending decisions.

• Starmer is committed to raising defence spending to 2.5% of GDP but has delayed setting a timeline pending a strategic review.
• Former military officials have criticized the delay, warning it could weaken the UK's defence capabilities.
• Starmer's visit includes his first face-to-face meeting with US President Joe Biden to discuss support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
• Labour's new government is focusing on reaffirming the UK's commitment to NATO and strengthening international alliances.
• The NATO summit marks Starmer's first foreign trip as Prime Minister following his landslide election victory.

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