Keir Starmer to seek to bolster defence ties as he hosts New Zealand PM
21-04-2025 23:30 via theguardian.com

Keir Starmer to seek to bolster defence ties as he hosts New Zealand PM

UK prime minister and Christopher Luxon expected to sign £30m weapons deal and extend training of Ukrainian troopsKeir Starmer will seek to strengthen the UK’s defence ties with New Zealand when he hosts the country’s prime minister on Tuesday.When he meets Christopher Luxon, Starmer will discuss extending a training programme for Ukrainian troops run by the two countries and agree a new £30m weapons deal. Continue reading...
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