The Starmer-Burnham Defence Handover

The Starmer-Burnham Defence Handover

Published: June 28, 2026

Duration: 29:18

Today the focus is on new details expected in the long overdue Defence Investment Plan, set to be announced next week.

Victoria Derbyshire is in for Laura again. She, Paddy and Henry Zeffman discuss a move toward new kit like drones, and away from battleships.

They also look at how much Andy Burnham may have been involved in the plans, and whether he’s prepared on defence.

And, last week we discussed whether Keir Starmer will be PM by the time of the World Cup final. Today we have an answer.

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