Rishi Sunak confirms he will increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, as he warns European allies the continent is at a 'turning point'.
Earlier today, Rishi Sunak announced a £500m military aid package to Ukraine in its war against Russia, alongside the UK's largest provision of munitions so far.Some 400 vehicles, 60 boats, 1,600 strike and air defence missiles, and four million rounds of ammunition are included in the package.The announcement comes during a downswing for Ukraine as Russian forces have been gaining the upper hand in recent weeks .
The Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has welcomed the move from the government, telling broadcasters: 'I fully support what the prime minister has announced in relation to further funding for Ukraine.'It's vitally important that we continue to support Ukraine against Russian aggression, and in parliament and in our politics, we've stood united on the question of Ukraine since the conflict began.'We will continue to do so.
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