Starmer warns Burnham not to borrow to fund defence as he reveals £15bn plan
PM unveils long-awaited defence investment plan, which he says will mean hit to road, housing and energy schemes UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has 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 defen
PM unveils long-awaited defence investment plan, which he says will mean hit to road, housing and energy schemes
UK politics live – latest updates
Keir Starmer has 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.
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