Event Brief
Starmer Calls for Increased UK Defence Spending
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: Keir Starmer urges faster implementation of plans to boost UK military spending to 3% of GDP.
WHO: Keir Starmer
WHAT: Calls for increased defence spending
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 1:41 PM ET
WHERE: London
WHY: To enhance military capabilities
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