Spending on defence 'will have to rise'

THE UK will be forced to promise to raise defence spending to 3.5% of national income within 10 years, according to multiple reports.

- BY SOPHIE HUSKISSON Political Correspondent

Keir Starmer on Monday reiterated his commitment to get defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.

He also said he was confident 3% would be reached in the next Parliament, though he refused to spell out financial details.