Davey on Starmer interview: “concerning lack of urgency”

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Responding to Keir Starmer's refusal to commit to a firm date on reaching 3% of GDP defence spending, in an interview with the Today programme, Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey said:

"Keir Starmer is showing a concerning lack of urgency on reaching 3%.

"With Putin waging war, Trump undermining NATO and conflicts raging, we must deliver for our Armed Forces and Britain's security in an increasingly unstable world. Anything less would be a dereliction of duty.

“I once again urge the Prime Minister to convene cross-party talks to allow us to get to 3% as soon as possible, and faster than 2034."

ENDS