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I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham
The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.
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BBC Politics2 Jul 2026
RAF Barnham asylum plan meets local resistance
There is cross-party agreement that the proposal for the Suffolk/Norfolk border is inappropriate.
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BBC Politics1 Jul 2026
Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending 'mess' for Burnham
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan.
Defence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026
Welsh budget could be cut by up to £30m for defence spending, Plaid ministers claim
Welsh ministers warn defence plans could strip up to £30m from capital projects.
EconomyDefence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026
Burnham's plans are a warning to Whitehall, minister says
Darren Jones says government departments could "shrink" if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister.
Defence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026
Is Andy Burnham facing a £5bn defence funding 'black hole'?
BBC Verify investigates whether a shortfall in funding for the government's defence investment plan is a "black hole".
Defence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026
Is Andy Burnham facing a £5bn defence 'black hole'?
BBC Verify investigates whether a shortfall in funding for the government's defence investment plan is a "black hole".
Defence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026
Defence plan is '£5bn short', Badenoch says
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says the defence spending plan is '£5bn' short and 'doesn't add up'.
Defence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026
Badenoch presses Starmer on defence spending
The Conservative leader says the head of the UK armed forces 'made it known' that the military needed a minimum of £28bn more to defend the country.
Defence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026
New defence secretary says Burnham backs defence budget
Dan Jarvis says Andy Burnham will back his £15bn defence spending plan if he becomes PM.
EconomyDefence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026
Burnham's chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister
Luke Pollard says the next chancellor "whoever that may be" will have to "find the resources" to fund defence plan.
Defence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026
Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache
Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.
Defence