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On the recordAugust 2, 2026
Andy Burnham must urgently set out how he can justify this at a time of increased spending on defence - or better yet, scrap this cut all together.
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Dave Doogan
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Calling for justification of job cuts amidst defense spending.

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