George Robertson criticizes Starmer's military spending plan as inadequate
Former NATO chief George Robertson criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's military spending plan as inadequate during a parliamentary hearing on Tuesday. He warned that delays have damaged confidence among defense industries and allied nations. As Starmer arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara, he faces potential backlash over the insufficient defense investment.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 11:43 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 12:50 UTC
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