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Prof Michael Clarke digs into PM's defence spending announcement | Analysis
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3:47Now PlayingSir Keir Starmer has announced the biggest hike in defence spending since the Cold War.
The prime minister said the government will spend 2.5% of GDP on the military by 2027.
The announcement comes ahead of Sir Keir's meeting this week with US President Donald Trump.
Trump has criticised NATO nations for not spending enough on their militaries.
He has warned the security of European nations is no longer a priority for the US.
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