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UK military "is grotesquely underfunded" | Andrew Marr | The New Statesman
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15:25Now PlayingAhead of meeting Donald Trump, Keir Starmer has pledged to spend more on UK defence.
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President Donald Trump wants to untangle the US military from its supporting role in Europe.
This leaves Europe in a vulnerable position as peace talks continue between Trump, Putin and Zelensky over Russia's war in Ukraine.
Keir Starmer faces a difficult challenge: to maintain good relations with the Trump regime, while asserting leadership in Europe and maintaining British security.
Andrew Marr explores Keir Starmer's precarious position, with Hannah Barnes and Will Dunn.
📚 READ: How will Britain pay for higher military spending? - Will Dunn
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