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National security can't come at expense of social security, Burnham says
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Prime Minister Keir Burnham said the government would increase defense funding while reducing welfare spending, stating this would be done "the Labour way." Burnham did not specify how the government would achieve both objectives simultaneously or provide a timeline for implementation.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yw3223w1vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
