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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 29 MIN

'Lame duck' Starmer defends his legacy as Burnham shuns PMQs

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In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley dissect the combative Commons scenes as Kemi Badenoch challenged Sir Keir Starmer over his government’s defence record and spending priorities.The pair investigate the £4.6bn “black hole” in Andy Burnham’s defence investment plans, with Reform UK demanding a general election should he raise taxes to bridge the gap.Plus, they explore new data on Britain’s significant wealth contraction and unpack the latest YouGov polling on voting intentions, two years on from the 2024 general election.► For the latest defence news and updates on major global conflicts, follow Ukraine: The Latest and Iran: The Latest podcasts from The Telegraph.We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorStudio Operator: Meghan SearleProducers: Emma Williams and Georgia CoanVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Conor ClarkEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Keir Starmer faces criticism of defence spending plan at PMQsWhat are the real challenges facing PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley dissect the combative Commons scenes as Kemi Badenoch challenged Sir Keir Starmer over his government’s defence record and spending priorities.The pair investigate the £4.6bn “black hole” in Andy Burnham’s defence investment plans, with Reform UK demanding a general election should he raise taxes to bridge the gap.Plus, they explore new data on Britain’s significant wealth contraction and unpack the latest YouGov polling on voting intentions, two years on from the 2024 general election.► For the latest defence news and updates on major global conflicts, follow Ukraine: The Latest and Iran: The Latest podcasts from The Telegraph.We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorStudio Operator: Meghan SearleProducers: Emma Williams and Georgia CoanVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Conor ClarkEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Keir Starmer faces criticism of defence spending plan at PMQsWhat are the real challenges facing PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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