Britain tells United States: We'll always fight by your side
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British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon told the United States on Monday his country would always be at Washington's side on the battlefield "when the chips are down", part of a concerted campaign to assuage US fears over British defence spending.
The US army's chief of staff said earlier this month he was very concerned about the impact of spending cuts on British defence and future cooperation with London, traditionally a staunch US ally.
Ahead of an unusually close national election on May 7, Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives and the opposition Labor Party are under pressure from lawmakers across the spectrum to commit to protect defence spending after the ballot. Both have dodged firm pledges.
Fallon, who held talks with US Defense Secretary Ash Carter earlier this month, said Washington and concerned British lawmakers had nothing to worry about.
