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Hamish de Bretton-Gordon
Coverage of Hamish de Bretton-Gordon in the Nexus archive.
- Starmer is leaving Burnham with a massive bill for defence. But why the war fever?
Keir Starmer's defense spending plan faces criticism for being insufficient, with media and experts urging increased military funding amid claims of an imminent Russian threat. Outgoing Prime Minister Starmer added £15bn to the Defence Investment Plan, but figures like Hamish de Bretton-Gordon argue it fails to address critical needs, pressuring Andy Burnham to deliver more resources.