"NATO Needs To PRESSURE Other Countries To Pay Up!" - Military Analyst On UK Raising Defence Budget

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised an extra £75 billion in defence spending over the next six years to put the UK arms industry on a “war footing” in the face of threats from an “axis of authoritarian states” including Russia and China. He said the UK will spend 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence by 2030 because the world was “the most dangerous it has been since the end of the Cold War”. This re-commits to a target set by former prime minister Boris Johnson in 2022 and firms up Mr Sunak’s own stance on the defence budget. The Prime Minister and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had previously only said the 2.5% goal would be met when the economic conditions allow. Mr Sunak and Mr Hunt have come under increasing pressure to boost spending from some Tories, including former prime minister Liz Truss, who has pushed for a 3% commitment at a time when Vladimir Putin’s Russia is waging war on a European neighbour. Mr Sunak said: “In a world that is the most dangerous it has been since the end of the Cold War, we cannot be complacent. “As our adversaries align, we must do more to defend our country, our interests and our values.” Military Analyst Sean Bell says NATO should be putting pressure on other countries to "pay their way" before the UK pays any more in defence. "The world shouldn't only be relying on America for its security, that's why the UK has paid. It's part of a unified effort for Ukraine." Click here for more from TalkTV https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines