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2024-07-02 06:55:24 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F02B5DA4112752DDCD638862F82B474288D56235F7A6657E93D18E85D5AE9041
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As a NATO member, the UK commits to spend 2% of GDP on defence expenditure. In 2023, the UK spent 2.3% of GDP on defense expenditure which is more than they are required to by NATO. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8175/ Labour has pledged to commit to 2.5% of GDP on defence expenditure. "as soon as they can" https://labour.org.uk/updates/stories/labours-defence-policy-how-we-will-provide-strong-national-defence-for-britain/#:~:text=Labour%20is%20committed%20to%20spending%202.5%25%20of%20GDP%20on%20defence%C2%A0as%20soon%20as%20we%20can
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