Burnham calls for ‘more open’ public debate about defence spending – UK politics live
Next Labour leader, who is set to be elected unopposed, sets out foreign policy principles largely in line with Starmer Burnham promises he will not use party discipline to stifle debate Good morning. Andy Burnham is due to become Labour leader a week tomorrow and, as nominations open for a leadership election that will not happen because Burnham is set to be elected unopposed, we are learning a bit more about how he intends to lead his party and his country. Yesterday, in a letter to Labour MPs
There is an urgent question in the Commons at 10.30am. Priti Patel, the shadow foreign secretary, has asked for a statement about the “Iran’s violation of the ceasefire”.
And there will be two ministerial statements after business questions.
Yvette Cooper, the foreign secretary, will give one on the Nato summit at about 12.15pm.
And, about an hour later, Stephen Timms, the minister for social security and disability, will give one on his review of the personal independence payment.
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