Britain’s military dependence on US ‘no longer tenable’, says former Nato chief
Summary
A former NATO chief, Lord Robertson, said that Britain can no longer rely heavily on the US for military support and must become more independent. He pointed out that relations between the UK and US have worsened, especially during President Donald Trump’s time in office, and urged Britain to increase its own defence spending and cooperation with European allies.Key Facts
- Lord Robertson said Britain's high military dependence on the US is no longer practical.
- He cited actions by President Trump, like attacking Iran without broad support and imposing tariffs on allies, as signs of changing US foreign policy.
- The UK and US are growing apart in values and diplomatic tone, reaching a historic low during Trump’s presidency.
- Robertson warned that the US might not always be willing to help the UK in conflict situations.
- He called for the UK to become more independent militarily and work closely with European countries against threats like Russia.
- The UK aims to raise defence spending to 3.5% of its GDP by 2035 to meet NATO targets.
- An £18 billion funding gap remains in the UK’s 10-year defence investment plan.
- A report by the House of Lords said the UK-US special relationship is under more strain than at any time since World War II.
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