Starmer Pledges Defence Stability as Farage Joins Election Race

UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has pledged to secure the country's armed forces and nuclear deterrent, aiming to reassure voters about national security ahead of the July 4 election. Starmer emphasized Labour's commitment to defence, contrasting with the party's previous stance under Jeremy Corbyn. He promised a "nuclear deterrent triple lock" and matched the Conservative pledge to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP. Starmer also reiterated Labour's call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.