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Prime Minister Burnham states readiness to challenge Trump in Britain’s interest
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated he will not shy away from challenging Donald Trump if the British national interest requires it, while also ruling out an early general election.
Former Defence Minister Al Carns Rejects Ministerial Appointment
Al Carns has rejected a ministerial role in Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government, citing ongoing concerns regarding insufficient defence funding.
Chancellor John Healey Faces Pressure to Fund Military Priorities
John Healey’s shift from former defence secretary to chancellor places him in a critical position to address the military funding gaps he previously challenged.
Five major policy obstacles for Andy Burnham and potential strategies
Andy Burnham faces a daunting agenda, including runaway disability benefit costs, pressure to increase defence spending, an underfunded social care system, lagging housing targets, and a rising number of young people detached from education or work.
Incoming Chancellor Faces £4.7bn Funding Gap for Defence Strategy
A defence minister confirmed that the next government must bridge a £4.7bn funding gap to fulfill Sir Keir Starmer's new military investment commitments.
The Financial Hurdles Facing Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham stands to inherit a £4.7bn defence funding shortfall as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to leave office.
Unfunded Defence Plans and Political Fallout Dominate Press
Newspapers examine the £4.7bn funding gap in Sir Keir Starmer's Defence Investment Plan, highlighting the budgetary challenges awaiting his successor, Andy Burnham, amid broader political and social reporting.
Starmer’s Defence Strategy Leaves Financial Gap for Successor
Sir Keir Starmer's new defence investment plan leaves a £4.7bn funding gap that his successor, expected to be Andy Burnham, will need to address in the autumn.
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin warns Andy Burnham of essential Moscow test for future leadership
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin warns that if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister, he must look beyond domestic policy and pass a Moscow test to ensure national security and robust defence spending.