Burnham's chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister
The UK government is facing criticism over a £4.7bn shortfall in its new defence investment plan. Defence Minister Luke Pollard confirmed that the next chancellor will need to secure these funds in the upcoming autumn Budget.
Why it matters
The funding gap highlights ongoing tensions regarding UK fiscal policy and national security priorities ahead of a leadership transition.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jennifer McKiernan and Brian Wheeler Political reporters PA Media The MoD has set out plans to invest in drone technology Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan, saying outgoing prime minister Sir Keir Starmer was leaving a mess for his successor.
The article reports on political arguments from both the Conservative opposition and the Labour government without taking a side.
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