Starmer Accused of Leaving Defence Funding Gap for Burnham
Keir Starmer has been accused of leaving Andy Burnham with a £4.7bn black hole in defence funding. On Tuesday, the government announced the defence investment plan, which included a £15bn boost. However, nearly £5bn would need to be secured by a future chancellor to meet the plan's requirements.
Allies of Burnham have described the announcement as an ‘unexploded bomb’, raising concerns about the financial challenges ahead. The situation has sparked debate about the options available to the prime minister-in-waiting.
Discussion on Political Fallout and Future Prospects
Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot discuss the political implications of the funding gap and what it means for Burnham's leadership prospects. They also respond to audience questions regarding Labour, No 10 North, and Burnham's position within the party.
‘Unexploded bomb’
