Jarvis Pushes Burnham on NATO Defence Spending Before Ankara Summit

UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis publicly called on incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to commit to NATO's 3.5% defence spending target by the mid-2030s, requiring roughly £25bn annually beyond current plans. The pressure comes ahead of the NATO summit opening July 7 in Ankara, where Jarvis will reassure US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth of UK commitment. Burnham has only pledged 2.68% by 2030, reflecting John Healey's June resignation over the shortfall.