After Andy Burnham’s performance at PMQs, it’s clear he is playing a dangerous game of chicken with UK’s security
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By The Sun
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In brief
During parliamentary questioning, Andy Burnham declined to commit to welfare reforms aimed at increasing defence spending. Political analysts suggest this stance represents a calculated risk regarding national security priorities. The response highlights ongoing tensions within the UK government over balancing social spending with military investments, raising questions about the administration's defence strategy and budget allocation decisions for the coming fiscal year.
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After Andy Burnham’s performance at PMQs, it’s clear he is playing a dangerous game of chicken with UK’s security
At Prime Minister’s Questions today, Andy Burnham was asked a simple question: Would he reform welfare to fund our armed forces properly? He said no. His weak-willed answer will have been not…
