Burnham promises higher defence spending and more nuclear subs

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Burnham promises higher defence spending and more nuclear subs

Defence is in UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s sights, as his relentless policy crusade continues.

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Burnham’s used a recommitment of investment in updating the Trident nuclear submarine programme to repeat his promise of reindustrialising Britain.

Questions linger, though, about whether he’ll commit to spending 3 per cent of GDP on defence by 2030.

Reporter: Andrew Misra
Producer: Helen Johnson
Camera/Editor: Ken McCallum

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Date: July 30, 2026