The Prime Minister had previously pledged to increase the amount spent on the British military from 2.3% to 2.5% but had not set a deadline
I like him a lot’ - Sir Keir Starmer handed major boost as US president says UK prime minister is ‘a very good person’
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The Prime Minister paid tribute to President Trump’s role in securing the landmark ceasefire and hostages deal in Gaza.
The call lasted 45 minutes and the two leaders discussed the release of Emily Damari, who was held by Hamas, as well as the two nations' economic relationship.
Sir Keir Starmer will reportedly resist pressure from Donald Trump to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030. The Prime Minister had previously pledged to increase the amount spent on the British military from 2.3% to 2.5% but had not set a deadline.
President Donald Trump praised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for doing a “very good job” during his first months in office and said they would talk by phone soon.
US President Donald Trump has praised UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and commending his leadership. Trump acknowledged their differing political views but emphasised their strong relationship, revealing plans to speak with Starmer over the phone in the next 24 hours.
The talks came hours after the US president praised the Prime Minister for having done "a very good job thus far" and confirmed the pair were due to speak soon.
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump "stressed the importance of the close and warm ties" between their countries and "agreed to meet soon" in a phone call, Downing Street has said. Mr Trump also gave his condolences to Sir Keir over the loss of his brother,
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to US President Donald Trump for his "role in securing the landmark ceasefire and hostages deal in Gaza" during a call between the two leaders.