Starmer warns Burnham not to borrow to fund defence as he reveals £15bn plan

The prime minister unveiled his long-awaited defence investment plan on Tuesday after months of delays

Keir Starmer warned his successor not to borrow more to pay for defence as he raided energy, transport and housing projects to pay for a £15bn military spending plan.

The prime minister revealed his long-awaited defence investment plan (Dip) on Tuesday after an 11-month government row that cost him his defence secretary and arguably contributed to his downfall.
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