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The News Agents

Starmer meets Biden

Jul 10, 2024
Shadow Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell discusses PM Starmer's NATO summit visit to Biden, UK's defense spending, Tory challenges, Dyson's business decision post-Brexit, and implications of ending the Rwanda scheme on illegal migration.
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  • Keir Starmer's early engagement with President Biden showcases the importance of international relationships and defense commitments.
  • The pressure for increased defense spending to meet NATO targets highlights the challenges of balancing economic considerations with security priorities.

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NATO Summit and Defense Spending

The episode discusses the NATO summit and the importance of allies standing together, especially in response to Russian aggression. It highlights Britain's new Prime Minister's early involvement in international politics and the pressure for increased defense spending to meet NATO targets.

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