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Labour MPs warn Burnham not to cut welfare to fund defence boost despite '£15bn' hole in Starmer's plan
Labour MPs have warned against cutting welfare to fund a defense boost, citing a £15bn funding gap in Starmer's plan. The MPs oppose using welfare reductions to address the budget shortfall.
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