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Starmer pushes defense spending plan amid Burnham tension
Filed: Jun 23, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is advancing a plan to increase defense spending, potentially clashing with Andy Burnham.
WHO: Keir Starmer
WHAT: Advancing a controversial plan to increase defense spending
WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Starmer is pushing ahead with the defense spending increase plan, setting up potential tension with Andy Burnham.
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