Burnham’s first test: fix UK’s ‘national embarrassment’ defence to reassure Nato

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Uncertainty about the US military commitment to Europe, plus the near-certainty of a continuing threat from Russia, places the UK centre-stage in all defence and security discussions.

So who prime-minister designate Andy Burnham appoints as foreign secretary, and defence secretary, is crucial.

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