Funding the Defence Investment Plan: A Legacy of Security

Andy Burnham criticised for 'performative' stance on Keir Starmer's Defence Investment Plan

Andy Burnham has been criticised for his "performative" stance on Labour's Defence Investment Plan, amid a row with Sir Keir Starmer on who should publish it.Speaking to GB News, Chief Political Commentator at The i Paper Kitty Donaldson argued he and his team should allow the outgoing Prime Minister to "own it" and "draw a line" under the controversy over its delay.Sir Keir Starmer is determined to press ahead with publishing the long-delayed i…

Funding the Defence Investment Plan: A Legacy of Security

Keir Starmer deserves eternal praise for rescuing the Labour Party from the moral bankruptcy of the Corbyn years, winning a landslide victory less than two years ago, and for winning allies and increasing our international credibility. His stalwart support for Ukraine has helped that country stand up to the Putin dictatorship. In a grave new world such clear-headed leadership is vital to our managing rapid geopolitical change and increased risks…