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Starmer warns Burnham not to borrow to fund defence as he reveals £15bn plan
The prime minister unveiled his long-awaited defence investment plan on Tuesday after months of delays Keir Starmer warned his successor not to borrow more to pay for defence as he raided energy, transport and housing projects to plug a military spending deficit with an extra £15bn over the next four years. The prime minister revealed his long-awaited defence investment plan (Dip) on Tuesday after an 11-month government row that cost him a defence secretary and arguably contributed to his downfall. Continue reading...
- Time
- 30 Jun 2026, 14:15 CEST
source time - Source
- The Guardian - World
- Trust
- medium · direct source trail
- Actors
- United Kingdom, UN, United States
The prime minister unveiled his long-awaited defence investment plan on Tuesday after months of delays Keir Starmer warned his successor not to borrow more to pay for defence as he raided energy, transport and housing projects to plug a military spending deficit with an extra £15bn over the next four years. The prime minister revealed his long-awaited defence investment plan (Dip) on Tuesday after an 11-month government row that cost him a defence secretary and arguably contributed to his downfall. Continue reading...
What is reported
Starmer warns Burnham not to borrow to fund defence as he reveals £15bn plan
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- Timestamp and original URL are captured: 30 Jun 2026, 14:15 CEST.
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