The new government’s plans to increase defence spending have come under scrutiny.
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Andy Burnham told MPs yesterday that he had appointed former Defence Secretary John Healey as Chancellor because of his strong commitment to raising spending in this area.
But a pledge to spend three per cent on defence has already been pushed back to next spring.
The Conservatives have today called for clarity about what money will be available when.
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