Burnham rules out early election and refuses to commit to date on boosting defence spending to 3% of GDP - even though his Chancellor quit over Starmer's dithering
- Posted on July 26, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
The Prime Minister addresses Parliament from his new office, asserting firm political backing despite recent Cabinet turbulence. The government faces mounting pressure over defence spending commitments and economic policy direction. With a Chancellor's resignation creating headlines about fiscal uncertainty, the administration seeks to stabilize its position while navigating questions about electoral timing and NATO defense targets amid growing international tensions.
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Burnham rules out early election and refuses to commit to date on boosting defence spending to 3% of GDP - even though his Chancellor quit over Starmer's dithering
In his first interview from Number 10 North, the new Prime Minister said that he had the support of his colleagues in Parliament.
