Building consensus on a pathway to spending 3% of GDP on defence

Early day motion 939, tabled 12 March 2025 by Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 33 members.

That this House recognises the growing security challenges and threats facing the UK and its allies; believes that an increase in UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP as soon as possible is necessary to maintain the UK's military readiness, bolster its deterrence, and support its commitments to global security; and urges the Government to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP at the earliest opportunity and to hold cross-party talks to agree a consensus on how to reach 3% GDP spend on defence.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 30, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Labour 1.