Andy Burnham would ‘cut welfare budget to fund defence spending’

Andy Burnham pledges to cut welfare to fund defence

Andy Burnham pledges to cut welfare to fund defence

Andy Burnham would ‘cut welfare budget to fund defence spending’

Politics is ‘broken,’ the Greater Manchester mayor says as he calls Makerfield by-election ‘focus group for the country’

Andy Burnham: I’ll cut welfare bill to fund defence

The Greater Manchester mayor reveals his two-stage plan to ‘change politics’ and says the Makerfield by-election will be a ‘focus group for the country’

Andy Burnham calls for welfare reform to support defence spending

ANDY BURNHAM has said he is not “squeamish” about reducing the welfare bill to help fund higher defence spending, as he urged the government to listen to concerns raised by John Healey after his resignation as defence secretary.Speaking to The Times, the Greater Manchester mayor said “the world has changed” and it was “obvious” that assumptions about defence spending would need to be revised. He said he opposed “crude cuts” to welfare and instea…

Andy Burnham says welfare cuts would fund higher defence spending as he sets out vision for No 10

Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Andy Burnham has said he will increase the country’s defence budget by cutting welfare spending as he carves his path to Number 10. While a Labour leadership contest is yet to be launched, the Greater Manchester mayor is already a top contender, as scores …