Donald Trump’s decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine has left Keir Starmer “humiliated”, it has been claimed.The prime minister insisted just two days ago that the US was “a reliable ally”.Starmer also told MPs yesterday that it was not America’s intention to stop sending military support to Ukraine.

Increased defence spending, however small, will be welcomed by a military underfunded for years. But money on its own does not guarantee strong armed forces.

Tensions escalated between Ukraine and the U.S. as Donald Trump froze military aid. The strained relationship between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky was highlighted during a tense White House meeting,