Falklands row intensifies UK debate over defence spending target
A Labour chair of the House of Commons defence committee has said comments from Argentina over the Falkland Islands underline the need for the UK to commit to raising defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030. Tan Dhesi said the latest remarks from Argentine president Javier Milei made the case for faster investment in military capability. His intervention comes amid renewed uncertainty over the government's position on the target.Dhesi said the prime minister had appeared to reassure him during Prime Minister's Questions that the 2030 spending commitment would be met, before Downing Street later said there was no firm... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 07:32 LONDON
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Trump says US position on Falklands is under review amid pressure on UK defence spending
United States President Donald Trump has said the US position on the Falkland Islands is "one of many" under review, in comments made as he pressed the United Kingdom to increase military spending. The remarks have drawn a response from the UK government, which said Falkland islanders are British and have the right to determine their own future. The exchange has revived attention on a long-running sovereignty dispute involving Britain and Argentina.Trump made the comment when asked about defence funding, saying the UK has "got some problems, but they'll get solved". He was then asked whether he was reviewing the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 14:34 LONDON
