New UK PM Starmer Scraps Rwanda Scheme, Commits To 2.5 percent defence spending

In his first news conference since becoming prime minister, Starmer also committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence ahead of Washington's NATO summit next week to celebrate the alliance's 75th anniversary.
The Labour Party surged to a landslide victory in Britain's parliamentary election, ending 14 years of often tumultuous Conservative government and propelling Keir Starmer to power as prime minister.
The election victory represents an incredible turnaround for Starmer and Labour, which critics and supporters said was facing an existential crisis just three years ago when it appeared to have lost its way after its 2019 drubbing.

[@maryclynch9356]

So what's the deterrent to stop the boats ?????☹️☹️☹️🥴☹️

[@nicolewalker8946]

Open the flood gates

[@jamesstorey8815]

Hard to even believe a word what this bloke says. Rishi was more convincing than this bloke.

[@nicolewalker8946]

Rishi actually achieved alot in his short term. 2.5 on defense was Rishi, Starmers just taking credit for it

[@maweeindunna4791]

There is no change so far since he didnt say 1 word about Gaza .Its more of the same in my view.

[@nicolewalker8946]

Well I think we need to sort our own country before any other country or state. If he did people would probably think he's a corbynite

[@DCDC-ox5cn]

Who gives a F about Gaza, stop crying for babysitting. UK government is for the people of the UK.

[@maweeindunna4791]

@@nicolewalker8946 He have no choice but to do what the US wants,they will twist his arm and he will do what they want .Brussels US are on the same wave length when it comes to understanding .He will go to war if they say so.

[@maweeindunna4791]

@@nicolewalker8946 These are not real politicians,these are fake politicians ,actors.They cant fix nothing at home .They only know how to make war and still dont know how to win a war.All the wars you been involved in with the USA you lost in the last 50 years ,which war you was on the winning side since 50 years ?