Starmer tells Dublin event Europe can no longer rely on US to 'bankroll' its defence — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starmer-tells-dublin-event-europe-can-no-longer-rely-on-us-to-bankroll-its-defenceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Starmer: Europe Can No Longer Rely on US to Bankroll Defencehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starmer-tells-dublin-event-europe-can-no-longer-rely-on-us-to-bankroll-its-defencehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starmer-tells-dublin-event-europe-can-no-longer-rely-on-us-to-bankroll-its-defence#u171829Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:40:16 +0000Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned at a Dublin event that Europe can no longer depend on the United States to finance its security. Speaking at a British Irish Chamber of Commerce dinner at Dublin City Hall during his first major intervention since leaving Downing Street, Starmer stated that transatlantic relations have undergone a permanent shift rather than a temporary disruption. He warned that the continent has been caught asleep twice regarding security and must build closer European ties to address NATO defense gaps.Why it mattersThe remarks signal a major strategic