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Starmer Pledges Defence Stability as Farage Joins Election Race

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Source: Reuters UK
Starmer Pledges Defence Stability as Farage Joins Election Race
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UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has pledged to secure the country's armed forces and nuclear deterrent, aiming to reassure voters about national security ahead of the July 4 election. Starmer emphasized Labour's commitment to defence, contrasting with the party's previous stance under Jeremy Corbyn. He promised a "nuclear deterrent triple lock" and matched the Conservative pledge to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP. Starmer also reiterated Labour's call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

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