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UK’s likely next PM Andy Burnham faces defence funding gap

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According to Al Jazeera, Andy Burnham, Britain's likely next Prime Minister, is facing early questions about a defence funding gap. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is being scrutinized, with the key question being whether Burnham knew about the shortfall in advance or was blindsided. The answer will matter for his credibility as he approaches taking office.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/2/uk-leader-hopeful...

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