Andy Burnham accused of 'taking Makerfield voters for granted' in bid to oust Keir Starmer

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Keir Starmer launches fightback against Andy Burnham as PM set to approve £18bn defence boost.

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Sir Keir Starmer has approved an £18billion increase in defence spending as part of his fightback against Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.The Prime Minister, who is battling to save his premiership, is hoping the investment will modernise the military and prepare the armed forces for a future conflict.

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The spending increase is expected to receive the Prime Minister's approval as early as next week.

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Sir Keir was forced to spend months battling with the Treasury over the commitment, although a Treasury source insisted it would be "fully affordable".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A Whitehall source, who described the £18billion boost as a "big win", told The Times: "We can't keep saying we are going to do it and not bring the money in."Meanwhile, Mr Burnham wants to relax Rachel Reeves's "iron-clad" fiscal rules to increase spending.

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Robert Jenrick has accused Andy Burnham of "taking Makerfield for granted" ahead of the upcoming by-election.Speaking to GB News, the Reform UK Treasury spokesman launched a scathing attack on the Mayor for Greater Manchester after announcing his bid to stand.Reacting to Mr Burnham being approved by Labour's national executive to stand, Mr Jenrick told GB News: "We have opened up our applications, and we expect some very strong candidates and we'll be saying more about that in the coming days.

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But I tell you what will be different between the Reform candidate and Andy Burnham, it will be someone who actually cares about representing the people of this constituency." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Mr Jenrick argued Mr Burnham's move to stand in Makerfield is part of his "plan to become Prime Minister" and oust Sir Keir Starmer.He said: "Andy Burnham is just using the people of Makerfield for his own ends, he's taking them for granted.

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