Watch LIVE: Prime Minister to deliver statement on defence
More Videos
0 seconds of 15 seconds Volume 0%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts EnabledDisabled
Shortcuts Open/Close / or ?
Play/Pause SPACE
Increase Volume ↑
Decrease Volume ↓
Seek Forward →
Seek Backward ←
Captions On/Off c
Fullscreen/Exit Fullscreen f
Mute/Unmute m
Decrease Caption Size -
Increase Caption Size + or =
Seek % 0-9
Next Up
Keir Starmer announces increase to defence spending
03:11
x facebook Email Link https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/GudXUdQM Copied
This ad will end in 1 Live
00:14
00:00
00:15
More Videos
Close
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is about to make a statement to the nation in Downing Street about his plan to massively increase defence spending.
It follows his dramatic statement in Parliament earlier today.
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Sponsored
Promoted Links Promoted Links
2025年香港长者助听器价格分析LocalPlan 立即搜索
Undo
DON'T MISS
Powered by
Keir Starmer's defence spending pledge unravels as No 10 refuses to answer one question
682 Comments
Aussie ex-PM tells Brits to rescue Starmer's UK from decline
105 Comments
Keir Starmer's one move could 'destroy our economy', Kemi Badenoch warns
84 Comments
‘Starmer must do whatever it takes to restore UK's military - it will mean sacrifices'
115 Comments
National defence may require cutting welfare and foreign aid
200 Comments
Keir Starmer attacked by Labour MP over aid cut in fiery PMQs clash
53 Comments
POLL: Does Starmer's defence spending plan go far enough?
43 Comments
BBC's Laura Kuenssberg skewers Labour minister over defence spending
177 Comments
Keir Starmer scrambling to save face on defence - it's too little, too late
25 Comments
Defence Secretary skewered on BBC Breakfast as Sally Nugent says ‘disappointed'
2 Comments
Top minister finally admits Keir Starmer's ￡13bn defence hike claim is nonsense
431 Comments
Eamonn Holmes loses it with BBC live on GB News as he rants 'we can't!'
2 Comments
Brits face brutal tax rises to pay for huge defence spending hike
116 Comments
Reeves faces ￡12bn in tax hikes to fund Starmer's Ukraine defence pledge
13 Comments
3月8日 - SHAPE Top-up Degrees 网上资讯日SHAPE 才晋高等教育学院 立即申请
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Map shows the countries UK is sending millions in aid to - full list
541 Comments
Keir Starmer urged to 'buy British not American' and purchase UK Typhoon fighter planes
Comments
2025 年香港植牙成本与创新见解LocalPlan 立即搜索
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Starmer can achieve much in his meeting with Trump, if he keeps a cool head
21 Comments
Reform MP demands Keir Starmer go far further on foreign aid - 'scrap the lot'
105 Comments
100天试用床褥 - Skyler 记忆棉床褥: HK$3,424 起Skyler Mattress 立即选购
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
GMB star faces backlash as she says ‘half of British towns look like third-world shanties'
37 Comments
'Keir Starmer must set firm timetable for when he will increase defence spending'
55 Comments
男孩以为自己救了狗，得知真相後脸色惨白Daily-Tales.com 阅读更多
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Keir Starmer's defence spending pledge unravels as No 10 refuses to answer one question
682 Comments
Aussie ex-PM tells Brits to rescue Starmer's UK from decline
105 Comments
MSIG 家居保险MSIG 了解更多
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Keir Starmer's one move could 'destroy our economy', Kemi Badenoch warns
84 Comments
‘Starmer must do whatever it takes to restore UK's military - it will mean sacrifices'
115 Comments
Remember Tiger's Ex-Wife? Try Not To Smile When You See Her NowPaperela
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
National defence may require cutting welfare and foreign aid
200 Comments
Keir Starmer attacked by Labour MP over aid cut in fiery PMQs clash
53 Comments
After Losing Weight Kevin James Looks Like A ModelOld Money Style
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
POLL: Does Starmer's defence spending plan go far enough?
43 Comments
BBC's Laura Kuenssberg skewers Labour minister over defence spending
177 Comments
钥匙断在锁芯裡，怎么都取不出来怎么办?今天教你一招TopManFun
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Keir Starmer scrambling to save face on defence - it's too little, too late
25 Comments
Defence Secretary skewered on BBC Breakfast as Sally Nugent says ‘disappointed'
2 Comments
She Was Everyone's Dream Girl In 90's, This Is Her RecentlyWillIBeHappy.com
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Top minister finally admits Keir Starmer's ￡13bn defence hike claim is nonsense
431 Comments
Eamonn Holmes loses it with BBC live on GB News as he rants 'we can't!'
2 Comments
Dog Raises 3 Tiger Cubs - Years Later Zookeeper Bursts Into Tears When Tiger Does The Unexpected5minstory.com
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Brits face brutal tax rises to pay for huge defence spending hike
116 Comments
Reeves faces ￡12bn in tax hikes to fund Starmer's Ukraine defence pledge
13 Comments
Map shows the countries UK is sending millions in aid to - full list
541 Comments
Keir Starmer urged to 'buy British not American' and purchase UK Typhoon fighter planes
Comments
Starmer can achieve much in his meeting with Trump, if he keeps a cool head
21 Comments
Reform MP demands Keir Starmer go far further on foreign aid - 'scrap the lot'
105 Comments
GMB star faces backlash as she says ‘half of British towns look like third-world shanties'
37 Comments
'Keir Starmer must set firm timetable for when he will increase defence spending'
55 Comments
Keir Starmer's defence spending pledge unravels as No 10 refuses to answer one question
682 Comments
Aussie ex-PM tells Brits to rescue Starmer's UK from decline
105 Comments
Keir Starmer's one move could 'destroy our economy', Kemi Badenoch warns
84 Comments
‘Starmer must do whatever it takes to restore UK's military - it will mean sacrifices'
115 Comments
National defence may require cutting welfare and foreign aid
200 Comments
Keir Starmer attacked by Labour MP over aid cut in fiery PMQs clash
53 Comments
POLL: Does Starmer's defence spending plan go far enough?
43 Comments
Sir Keir set out that his commitment to increase spending on defence to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027.
He has also set an ambition to spend 3% of GDP on defence in the next parliament, as economic and fiscal conditions allow, in order to keep the British people safe and secure for generations to come.
He said national security is the first duty of the government. In recent years, the world has be reshaped by global instability, including Russian aggression in Ukraine, increasing threats from malign actors, rapid technological change, and the accelerating impacts of climate change.
Sponsored
Vplus 辨事处 了解更多
Vplus 专才进修资助 资助高达60% 上限HK$45,000 / HK$36,000
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
The Prime Minister has today set out how the UK will be stepping up to meet this generational challenge with a generational response.
READ MORE: Keir Starmer’s defence announcement condemned as 'tone deaf and weak'
Sir Keir outlined his plans in the Commons earlier today (Image: Parliament)
The announcement came the day after the third anniversary of Russia’s barbaric illegal war in Ukraine. Sir Keir said the increased spending will sustain our globally competitive industry, supporting highly skilled jobs and apprenticeships across the whole of the UK. In 2023-24, defence spending by the UK Government supported over 430,000 jobs across the UK, the equivalent to one in every 60.
68% of defence spending goes to businesses outside London and the South East, bolstering regional economies from Scotland to the North West.
Through the upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy, this substantial investment will drive R&D and innovation across the UK, including developing technologies such as AI, quantum and space capabilities.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “It is my first duty as Prime Minister to keep our country safe. In an ever more dangerous world, increasing the resilience of our country so we can protect the British people, resist future shocks and bolster British interests, is vital.
"By spending more on defence, we will deliver the stability that underpins economic growth, and will unlock prosperity through new jobs, skills and opportunity across the country.
“As we enter this new era for national security, Britain will once again lead the way.”
In addition to our plan to reach 2.5%, the Prime Minister also announced that the definition of defence spending will be updated to recognise what our security and intelligence agencies do to boost our security, as well as our military. This change means that the UK will now spend 2.6% of GDP on defence in 2027.
Don't miss...
Keir Starmer plan to send UK troops to Ukraine could mean war with Russia [LATEST]
NATO as we know it 'could be finished' if US abandons Europe – German leader [LATEST]
Keir Starmer's defence spending pledge unravels as No 10 refuses to answer one q [LATEST]
Keir Starmer (Image: Getty)
SUBSCRIBE Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
Trending
The increase in defence spending will be funded by reducing Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI and reinvesting it into defence - although some Tory and Labour MPs have attacked this cut.
This comes alongside an ongoing review into aid spending which will ensure that every pound of development assistance is spent in the most impactful way.
DON'T MISS
Powered by
Keir Starmer's defence spending pledge unravels as No 10 refuses to answer one question
682 Comments
Aussie ex-PM tells Brits to rescue Starmer's UK from decline
105 Comments
Keir Starmer's one move could 'destroy our economy', Kemi Badenoch warns
84 Comments
‘Starmer must do whatever it takes to restore UK's military - it will mean sacrifices'
115 Comments
National defence may require cutting welfare and foreign aid
200 Comments
Keir Starmer attacked by Labour MP over aid cut in fiery PMQs clash
53 Comments
POLL: Does Starmer's defence spending plan go far enough?
43 Comments
BBC's Laura Kuenssberg skewers Labour minister over defence spending
177 Comments
Keir Starmer scrambling to save face on defence - it's too little, too late
25 Comments
Defence Secretary skewered on BBC Breakfast as Sally Nugent says ‘disappointed'
2 Comments
Top minister finally admits Keir Starmer's ￡13bn defence hike claim is nonsense
430 Comments
Eamonn Holmes loses it with BBC live on GB News as he rants 'we can't!'
2 Comments
Brits face brutal tax rises to pay for huge defence spending hike
116 Comments
Reeves faces ￡12bn in tax hikes to fund Starmer's Ukraine defence pledge
13 Comments
30 photos that really make you thinkHigh Tally
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Map shows the countries UK is sending millions in aid to - full list
541 Comments
Keir Starmer urged to 'buy British not American' and purchase UK Typhoon fighter planes
Comments
Taonga：打造、成长、茁壮，建造你的完美农场！东加：岛屿农场 立即播放
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Starmer can achieve much in his meeting with Trump, if he keeps a cool head
21 Comments
Reform MP demands Keir Starmer go far further on foreign aid - 'scrap the lot'
106 Comments
工程Top-up Degrees 专业技能助您筑起前路SHAPE 才晋高等教育学院 立即申请
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
GMB star faces backlash as she says ‘half of British towns look like third-world shanties'
37 Comments
'Keir Starmer must set firm timetable for when he will increase defence spending'
55 Comments
10种不能用酒精擦的东西，一擦就坏，无法修復。Rebang 360 了解更多
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Keir Starmer's defence spending pledge unravels as No 10 refuses to answer one question
682 Comments
Aussie ex-PM tells Brits to rescue Starmer's UK from decline
105 Comments
退休医生坦言：寿命长不是靠多走路和多睡觉，而是坚持这2件小事TopManFun 了解更多
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Keir Starmer's one move could 'destroy our economy', Kemi Badenoch warns
84 Comments
‘Starmer must do whatever it takes to restore UK's military - it will mean sacrifices'
115 Comments
退休医师揭秘：长寿秘诀并非多行多眠，而是坚持这两个小习惯TopManFun 了解更多
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
National defence may require cutting welfare and foreign aid
200 Comments
Keir Starmer attacked by Labour MP over aid cut in fiery PMQs clash
53 Comments
想劳资双赢?MSIG 了解更多
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
POLL: Does Starmer's defence spending plan go far enough?
43 Comments
BBC's Laura Kuenssberg skewers Labour minister over defence spending
177 Comments
宝宝不停地摸肚子–医生发现原因时震惊了热门话题
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Keir Starmer scrambling to save face on defence - it's too little, too late
25 Comments
Defence Secretary skewered on BBC Breakfast as Sally Nugent says ‘disappointed'
2 Comments
Tom Selleck's Los Angeles House Shocks The Whole World - See Photos.Favour Lifestyle
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Top minister finally admits Keir Starmer's ￡13bn defence hike claim is nonsense
430 Comments
Eamonn Holmes loses it with BBC live on GB News as he rants 'we can't!'
2 Comments
2024 年最纾压的农场遊戏！无需安装东加：岛屿农场 立即播放
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Brits face brutal tax rises to pay for huge defence spending hike
116 Comments
Reeves faces ￡12bn in tax hikes to fund Starmer's Ukraine defence pledge
13 Comments
Map shows the countries UK is sending millions in aid to - full list
541 Comments
Keir Starmer urged to 'buy British not American' and purchase UK Typhoon fighter planes
Comments
Starmer can achieve much in his meeting with Trump, if he keeps a cool head
21 Comments
Reform MP demands Keir Starmer go far further on foreign aid - 'scrap the lot'
106 Comments
GMB star faces backlash as she says ‘half of British towns look like third-world shanties'
37 Comments
'Keir Starmer must set firm timetable for when he will increase defence spending'
55 Comments
Keir Starmer's defence spending pledge unravels as No 10 refuses to answer one question
682 Comments
Aussie ex-PM tells Brits to rescue Starmer's UK from decline
105 Comments
Keir Starmer's one move could 'destroy our economy', Kemi Badenoch warns
84 Comments
‘Starmer must do whatever it takes to restore UK's military - it will mean sacrifices'
115 Comments
National defence may require cutting welfare and foreign aid
200 Comments
Keir Starmer attacked by Labour MP over aid cut in fiery PMQs clash
53 Comments
POLL: Does Starmer's defence spending plan go far enough?
43 Comments
Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is addicted.planetcapture.io
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Take a Look Inside The Mansion Where Tom Selleck's Lives AloneFavour Lifestyle
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
2025 年顶级助听器：令人难以置信的价格揭晓！Local Plan
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
2025年香港老年人助听器价格指南Local Plan
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
The Government says this increase in defence investment will help us build a modern and resilient Armed Forces. It will accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge capabilities that are vital to retain a decisive edge as threats rapidly evolve. Targeted investment will reverse the hollowing out of recent decades and rebuild stockpiles, munitions, and enablers depleted after a period focused on international terrorism and global crises.
The Prime Minister has also committed to publishing a single new national security strategy, bringing together all reviews into one document and reflecting the decisions on resource set out today. This will be published following the Spring Statement next month and ahead of the NATO Summit in June.
The new commitment on spending comes ahead of Prime Minister’s visit to Washington DC this week, where he will tell President Trump that he wants to see the UK-USA bilateral relationship strengthened and deepened even further, to secure the prosperity and security of both nations for decades to come.