The very reason I appointed this Chancellor to his position is because of his strong commitment to the defence of our country and to defence spending.
Andy Burnham: “The very reason I appointed this Chancellor to his position is because of his strong commitment to the defence of our…”
On the recordSeptember 3, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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Burnham discussing his Chancellor's commitment to defense.
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