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I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham

BBC News 02 July 2026, 19:59 UTC 4d ago

I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham — BBC News

The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.

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