According to the BBC, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pushed back on criticism over defence spending while raising the political bar for any rivals eyeing a leadership challenge. In a BBC interview, Starmer signaled that triggering a Labour Party contest would face substantial obstacles, effectively fortifying his own position as he navigates budget pressures.

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