Labour is facing pressure to firm up their defence spending pledge of 2.5% of GDP following Donald Trump's US election victory. Defence Secretary John Healey refused to say whether Labour would reach that target within the next five years. Former military chiefs have warned that failing to set a definite date for meeting the commitment would anger Mr Trump. There are also concerns over the future of NATO and US backing for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion.
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