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Strengthen Defence and Set a Path to 2.5% of GDP

Keir StarmerLabourPrime Minister

Labour pledged a NATO-first defence policy. The manifesto included: Commitment to the UK nuclear deterrent. Support for Ukraine. Commitment to AUKUS. A Strategic Defence Review within the first year. A path to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence.

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Summary

Labour pledged a NATO-first defence policy. The manifesto included:

  • Commitment to the UK nuclear deterrent.
  • Support for Ukraine.
  • Commitment to AUKUS.
  • A Strategic Defence Review within the first year.
  • A path to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence.
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2024-12: Starmer reaffirmed the plan to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP.

2026-05-28: Full Fact rated the Strategic Defence Review pledge as achieved. 2026-05-28: Full Fact rated the path to 2.5% defence spending as achieved.

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