Andy Burnham says he appointed Chancellor ‘because of his commitment to defence’
01-09-2026 17:39 via standard.co.uk

Andy Burnham says he appointed Chancellor ‘because of his commitment to defence’

The Prime Minister appeared to push back against accusations of backsliding on the uplift for spending on the military.
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