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Starmer faces PMQs bearpit after blindsiding Burnham with £5bn 'unexploded bomb' in defence plans… making tax hikes even more likely
Starmer faces a challenging PMQs session after Burnham was surprised by a £5bn issue in defense plans, increasing the likelihood of tax hikes. The revelation has created political tension and uncertainty.
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