Defence Spending
Andy Burnham announces £8.4bn nuclear submarine investment in Barrow
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled an £8.4 billion funding package for the Dreadnought-class nuclear submarine programme in Barrow-in-Furness.
Andy Burnham's government is embracing the war economy
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government is increasing defence spending and promoting arms manufacturing while pursuing a radical overhaul of the schooling system.
Burnham says he will stand up to Trump ‘if right for Britain’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared he will publicly challenge US President Donald Trump to protect British national interests, setting a firm tone in his first broadcast interviews.
Andy Burnham rules out early general election
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has officially dismissed speculation of an early general election, stating that the public wants stability as his administration tackles domestic crises.
Keir Starmer cuts road project funding to boost defence spending
The government is reducing the Department for Transport’s road projects budget by up to £700m, leading to the cancellation of specific infrastructure schemes. The decision has drawn criticism from regional leadership in the East Midlands regarding the equity of the funding reallocation.
Rachel Reeves blamed as Starmer redirects £700m road funds to defence
The government is canceling major road infrastructure schemes, including the A38 Derby Junctions and A46 Newark Bypass, to reallocate funds to defence.