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Jun 30, 2026

Starmer faces criticism over £300bn defence plan with £4.7bn funding gap as Burnham succession looms

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a nearly £300bn defence investment plan, but faces accusations from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch of leaving a £4.7bn funding shortfall for his successor Andy Burnham to resolve in the next Budget.

Jun 30, 2026·6 sources
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  • ▪The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is finding £2 billion in efficiency savings to help fund the Defence Investment Plan.
  • ▪Defence Minister Dan Jarvis expressed confidence that Andy Burnham will secure the necessary investment for UK defence despite the £4.7 billion funding gap.
  • ▪The Department for Transport is contributing £700 million in savings toward the defence plan, putting the A38 Derby Junctions and A46 Newark Bypass schemes under consideration for cancellation.

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