Burnham’s funding gap: what state are UK finances in for the PM-in-waiting?
Andy Burnham, preparing to become Prime Minister, faces significant pressures on the UK's public finances. He is committed to Labour's current fiscal rules and the 2024 manifesto, which limits his spending flexibility.
The story so far
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Open questions and key claims
The head of the armed forces stated Britain needs to fund capable armed forces to 'go toe to toe with Russia'.
Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell stated Ed Miliband would make a 'good' chancellor to Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham will pledge to deliver “good growth in every postcode” by overseeing a significant transfer of power out of Whitehall to local communities.
Andy Burnham will outline his vision for Britain on Monday, promising to change how the nation is governed with power moving from London to the regions.
Westminster 'is not working' and is 'broken'.
Britain will spend almost 300 billion pounds over the next four years to modernise its armed forces.
The overall defence budget would increase by 15 billion pounds over the next four years.
The plan includes more than 5 billion pounds for drones and autonomous systems over the next four years.
Who and where
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