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Starmer hails ‘game-changing’ investment as delayed defence plan to be unveiled

The Dip will focus on ramping up the UK’s use of drones and autonomous weapons.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s defence investment plan revealed at last – but critics say it still falls short

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump expects UK to honour defence spending pledge, says White House

The demand by the US president came as Sir Keir Starmer is due to unveil a long-delayed investment plan for the armed forces.

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Long-delayed defence investment plan to be published with £5bn for drones

New defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, persuades Rachel Reeves to reduce £18bn gap that led to John Healey quitting

The Guardian - UK

Starmer finds an extra £1bn for defence as long-delayed spending plan finally revealed

The new defence investment plan has allocated £14.5bn to fund Britain’s defence, still falling well short of the £28bn officials previously said was needed

The Independent UK

Long-delayed defence plan will safeguard Britain ‘into the future’, Starmer says

The defence investment plan (Dip), originally due last year, will be published on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Voices: Andy Burnham is a gifted showman – but devolution is not a magic wand

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The prime minister presumptive has made a strong pitch that he can both imagine and articulate the kind of ‘rewired’ Britain the electorate demands – but, as Keir Starmer discovered, delivery is another matter entirely

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Nigel Farage says Reform UK would ‘gladly’ accept more donations from crypto billionaire

The Reform UK leader is being investigated by the Commons sleaze watchdog over a multimillion-pound donation from Christopher Harborne

The Independent UK

Labour's Andy Burnham Wants to Shift Power Across Britain But Faces One Big Question: Who Gave Him the Mandate?

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's Prime Minister, inheriting Labour's majority. His ambitious reform agenda faces criticism over legitimacy, with calls for a fresh election to validate his mandate.

International Business Times UK

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage

Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over a £5 million gift, which critics say he should have declared.

Evening Standard

What is Andy Burnham’s economic and political blueprint for Britain?

Plans include greater regional power, public ownership of utilities and the end of trickle-down economics

The Guardian - UK

Burnham’s vibe shift gives Labour one more chance but voters also need hope

The prospective new prime minister will need to deliver on his ability to communicate – and get the big decisions right

The Guardian - UK

Nato chief says he is confident Burnham will stick to defence spending target

Mark Rutte stressed need for military investment ahead of long-awaited UK funding announcement on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Four charts that show the ‘north-south divide’ – but also reveal a more complicated task for Burnham

ANALYSIS : After Andy Burnham set out his devolution policy as he attempts to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, Alex Ross analyses the so-called north-south divide the “King of the North” will attempt to break

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‘Rhetoric alone will not cut it’ says Swinney as Burnham pledges more devolution

The First Minister’s comments come as Andy Burnham made his first speech after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation.

The Independent UK

Burnham promises ‘hope’ as he unveils ‘new direction’ for Britain

The MP almost certain to be the next prime minister chose the People’s History Museum in Manchester, a homage to Britain’s left-wing history, to unveil his pitch for power

The Guardian - UK

At the People’s History Museum, Burnham gives Labour people hope they might just have a future

The home crowd swooned to Andy’s mood music, even if some of it could have been a Keir cover version

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer 'wants to be Nato secretary general' after No10 exit, reports say

Keir Starmer is eyeing up the role of Nato secretary general following his departure from Downing Street, according to reports

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The Guardian - UK

Good vibes from PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham today – but vibes won’t be enough. I hope he knows that

Starmer failed to fix a broken economic model; Burnham must not make the same mistake, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Independent UK

The questions Andy Burnham urgently needs to answer

LABOUR LEADERSHIP : The prime minister-in-waiting made Labour MPs feel good about themselves – and the future of the party – with his speech in Manchester. But he ducked questions from journalists – and thereby avoided any scrutiny of the details of his policies. David Maddox looks at the pieces…

Euronews

Burnham vows to 'rewire Britain' with devolution push and 'No. 10 North' in Manchester

Labour's likely next PM set out a 10-year economic plan in his Manchester speech, promising greater regional powers and a shift away from trickle-down economics.

Evening Standard

SNP claims ‘nothing of substance for Scotland’ from likely PM Andy Burnham

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan spoke out after the man expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer delivered a speech in Manchester.

Evening Standard

Five key takeaways from Andy Burnham's major speech

The former mayor of Greater Manchester set out his economic blueprint for the country in the speech after declaring his candidacy for Labour leadership

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham vows to set up No 10 North as ‘nerve centre of rewired Britain’

UK’s likely next PM says Westminster system is ‘broken’ and he will oversee a devolution of power and resources

International Business Times UK

UK Taxpayers Pay £24M a Year to Protect 9 Living Ex-PMs: Why Does It Cost So Much?

British taxpayers face a £24M annual bill for protecting former prime ministers, with costs rising due to increased security needs and the growing number of ex-leaders.

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