Burnham promises higher defence spending and more nuclear subs

Описание: Defence is in UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's sights, as his relentless policy crusade continues.

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Burnham’s used a recommitment of investment in updating the Trident nuclear submarine programme to repeat his promise of reindustrialising Britain.

Questions linger, though, about whether he'll commit to spending 3 per cent of GDP on defence by 2030.

Reporter: Andrew Misra
Producer: Helen Johnson
Camera/Editor: Ken McCallum
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0:00 - Burnham promises higher defence spending
3:05 - UK nuclear deterrent a ‘bedrock’ of national security
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