
Hegseth ‘wrong to diminish role’ of UK and allies in Afghanistan, No 10 says
In the latest sign of strained transatlantic relations, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested Nato allies of the US barely contributed in Afghanistan.

In the latest sign of strained transatlantic relations, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested Nato allies of the US barely contributed in Afghanistan.

It comes as the prime minister is facing mounting pressure to commit to defence spending in the autumn Budget.

Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte will meet with the prime minister for the first time on Wednesday.