PoliticsFalklands row shows urgent need to commit to 3% defence target, says Labour chair

Labour defence committee chair Tan Dhesi says Javier Milei’s comments about the Falkland Islands make it more urgent for Andy Burnham’s government to commit to raising defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030. The government has sent mixed signals over the target, while ministers say the islands will remain British for as long as their residents want.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-06 06:00Original