PM and Burnham at war over defence: Starmer bid to settle military cash blueprint BEFORE No10 changeover

Tensions are high between Prime Minister Boris Johnson's allies and Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham over Sir Keir Starmer's proposed ten-year Defence Investment Plan (DIP). Critics, including Burnham, argue that the plan is being pushed through ahead of a potential leadership change, which could derail its implementation. This conflict highlights the ongoing struggle for control over defense funding and policy, with implications for national security and the political landscape. Starmer's initiative faces scrutiny over its timing and potential impact on future government priorities.