Andy Burnham criticised for 'performative' stance on Keir Starmer's Defence Investment Plan
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Andy Burnham has been criticised for his "performative" stance on Labour's Defence Investment Plan, amid a row with Sir Keir Starmer on who should publish it.Speaking to GB News, Chief Political Commentator at The i Paper Kitty Donaldson argued he and his team should allow the outgoing Prime Minister to "own it" and "draw a line" under the controversy over its delay.Sir Keir Starmer is determined to press ahead with publishing the long-delayed investment plan despite his resignation.However, Mr Burnham's allies have told The Telegraph Sir Keir has "no right" to go ahead with it before the Nato summit in Turkey on July 7.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A Downing Street spokesman said there would be "no new major policies" or spending decisions during the transition to the next Prime Minister.Discussing the row on GB News, Ms Donaldson said: "I think we've got three weeks of chaos, we've got three weeks of two prime ministers at the same time, as it were.
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