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Lib Dems push for 3% of national income on defence

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Liberal Democrats call for cross-party talks on how to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP.

Move would return military spending to levels not seen since the 1990s , party estimates.

Call comes amid renewed pressure on government to spell out defence plans.

US talks with Russia on ending the war in Ukraine and wants Europe to help defend Europe .

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English

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