'Was It Worth Getting Rid Of Starmer?' BBC Host Torches Chancellor Over Lacklustre Budget
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The BBC’s Nick Robinson asked chancellor John Healey if the coup to remove Keir Starmer was “worth” it after the chancellor unveiled a rather unambitious Budget . Healey resigned as Starmer’s defence secretary in June after a disagreement with the-then prime minister over spending on Britain’s armed forces. The move was the catalyst for Starmer’s resignation and paved the way for Andy Burnham to replace him in No.10. When the new PM unexpectedly appointed Healey as his chancellor, it suggested the new government was going to prioritise defence spending. Burnham has also frequently lamented…
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'Was It Worth Getting Rid Of Starmer?' BBC Host Torches Chancellor Over Lacklustre Budget
The BBC’s Nick Robinson asked chancellor John Healey if the coup to remove Keir Starmer was “worth” it after the chancellor unveiled a rather unambitious Budget . Healey resigned as Starmer’s defence secretary in June after a disagreement with the-then prime minister over...
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