New defence secretary goes along with £1. 5bn addition to spending plan that led to his predecessor’s resignation and Starmer’s in turn Starmer warns Burnham not to borrow to fund defence as he reveals £15bn plan There was an air of melancholy as the defence investment plan (Dip) was announced at...

Source: [Guardian Politics](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/30/starmer-and-reeves-launch-delayed-defence-plan-with-a-sense-of-resigned-relief)

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