’Lame duck’ Starmer defends his legacy as Burnham shuns PMQs

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley dissect the combative Commons scenes as Kemi Badenoch challenged Sir Keir Starmer over his government’s defence record and spending priorities.

The pair investigate the £4.6bn “black hole” in Andy Burnham’s defence investment plans, with Reform UK demanding a general election should he raise taxes to bridge the gap.

Plus, they explore new data on Britain’s significant wealth contraction and unpack the latest YouGov polling on voting intentions, two years on from the 2024 general election.

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Highlights:

• Keir Starmer faces criticism of defence spending plan at PMQs
• What are the real challenges facing PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham?

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