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Defence secretary denies Trump is reason for UK defence spending boost

Sky News Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Defence secretary denies Trump is reason for UK defence spending boostDefence Secretary John Healey has denied Donald Trump is the reason UK defence spending is being increased to 2.5% of GDP.
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Defence Secretary John Healey admits the bringing forward of increased defence spending was influenced by Donald Trump after the US president “reinforced the challenge” for nations to “step up”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at...

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