Burnham may have to boost defence spending to pass ‘Moscow test’, says ex-military chief
Adm Sir Tony Radakin says UK currenly ‘falls short’ of level required to keep Russian threats at bay The former head of the armed forces has told Andy Burnham that plans for defence spending must meet a “Moscow test” to keep Russian threats at bay, warning the UK currently “falls short” of that level of commitment. Adm Sir Tony Radakin, who was the chief of the defence staff until last year, said that if the government’s defence investment plan (Dip), expected to be published this week, was “not
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Radakin said the probable next prime minister may have to find more funding in this parliament. Photograph: House of Commons/APView image in fullscreenRadakin said the probable next prime minister may have to find more funding in this parliament. Photograph: House of Commons/APDefence policyBurnham may have to boost defence spending to pass ‘Moscow test’, says ex-military chiefAdm Sir Tony Radakin says UK currenly ‘falls short’ of level required to keep Russian threats at bayPippa Crerar Political editorSun 28 Jun 2026 10.05 EDTLast modified on Sun 28 Jun 2026 10.07 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe former head of the armed forces has told Andy Burnham that plans for defence spending must meet a “Moscow test” to keep Russian threats at bay, warning the UK currently “falls short” of…
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