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PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation

Prime Minister Keir Starmer intends to release his ten-year Defence Investment Plan before the NATO summit on 7 July. This move has caused a rift within the Labour party, specifically with Andy Burnham. The plan remains controversial due to proposed cuts in defence capability.

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The Prime Minister has refused to delay the publication of the defence spending blueprints despite his resignation.

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  1. Starmer to publish defence plan before NATO summit despite resignation

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer intends to release his ten-year Defence Investment Plan before the NATO summit on 7 July. This move has caused a rift within the Labour party, specifically with Andy Burnham. The plan remains controversial due to proposed cuts in defence capability.

    What's confirmed:

    • The government plans to publish spending proposals before the NATO summit on 7 July.
    • Keir Starmer is the outgoing Prime Minister.
    • The Defence Investment Plan is a ten-year blueprint.
    • Starmer and Andy Burnham are in a dispute over the defence funding plan.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Defence Investment Plan fails to meet the needs of the armed forces.
    • Andy Burnham is preparing to run for Labour leader.
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