Andy Burnham commits to find billions to fill UK’s defense black hole

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Andy Burnham plans to address the UK’s defense funding shortfall following the revelation of a budget gap in the previous investment plan under Keir Starmer. Burnham is expected to become the new UK prime minister on July 20 and aims to secure billions to strengthen the country's defense capabilities.

Burnham, who is due to become Britain's prime minister on July 20, admitted he was blindsided by a funding gap in his predecessor Keir Starmer's defense investment plan.

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