The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said it is clear Europe must ‘do more’ to contribute to its own defence and the UK must play a leading role.
Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, stated that the UK is "potentially in a good position" with the Trump administration. He emphasized that Europe must "do more" to contribute to its own defense and stressed the UK's role in leading this effort. McFadden also highlighted the importance of ensuring Russia is not emboldened, regardless of developments in the Ukraine war. Sir Keir Starmer is set to visit the US next week to discuss a potential European "reassurance force" for post-war Ukraine and seek a US "backstop" for any peace agreement. The visit comes amid growing tensions between the Trump administration and Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, and signals that Europe is becoming less of a security priority for the US.
