Starmer warns Burnham not to borrow to fund defence as he reveals £15bn plan
Key takeaways
- Keir Starmer gives a speech during a visit to Malloy Aeronautics in Berkshire after the publication of the long-delayed defence investment plan on Tuesday.
- The prime minister revealed his long-awaited defence investment plan (Dip) on Tuesday after an 11-month government row that cost him his defence secretary and arguably contributed to his downfall.
- Starmer said the government had found the £15bn for the plan by taking money from road and energy schemes.
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Keir Starmer gives a speech during a visit to Malloy Aeronautics in Berkshire after the publication of the long-delayed defence investment plan on Tuesday. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PAView image in fullscreen Keir Starmer gives a speech during a visit to Malloy Aeronautics in Berkshire after the publication of the long-delayed defence investment plan on Tuesday. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PADefence policy Starmer warns Burnham not to borrow to fund defence as he reveals £15bn plan. The prime minister unveiled his long-awaited defence investment plan on Tuesday after months of delays
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleKeir Starmer 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 his defence secretary and arguably contributed to his downfall.