Burnham calls for ‘more open’ public debate about defence spending – UK politics live

Next Labour leader, who is set to be elected unopposed, outlines foreign policy principles largely in line with Starmer

Burnham promises he will not use party discipline to stifle debate

The latest episode our of Today in Focus podcast is out. It features Helen Pidd and Ben Quinn talking about the Clacton byelection, and the contest between Nigel Farage and Count Binface.

Good morning. Andy Burnham is due to become Labour leader a week tomorrow and, as nominations open for a leadership election that will not happen because Burnham is set to be elected unopposed, we are learning a bit more about how he intends to lead his party and his country.
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