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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 36 MIN

PM in name only: Starmer's hollow legacy laid bare

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In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley examine the long-awaited and much-scrutinised defence investment plan, introduced by Sir Keir Starmer.Despite the outgoing Prime Minister and the Chancellor sharing carefully choreographed mutual congratulations, military experts, senior political figures and Donald Trump were among those to condemn the £15bn package.Meanwhile, Camilla and Tim speak to Baron Ben Houchen of High Leven, the Mayor of Tees Valley, about Andy Burnham’s credentials as Labour leader and why his grand plans for devolution are not feasible.► 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: Georgia Coan and Emma WilliamsVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Conor ClarkExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Why Keir Starmer's defence investment plan (DIP) falls shortMayor Tees Valley Ben Houchen explains why Andy Burnham's plans to devolve more powers from Westminster to the regions aren't feasible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley examine the long-awaited and much-scrutinised defence investment plan, introduced by Sir Keir Starmer.Despite the outgoing Prime Minister and the Chancellor sharing carefully choreographed mutual congratulations, military experts, senior political figures and Donald Trump were among those to condemn the £15bn package.Meanwhile, Camilla and Tim speak to Baron Ben Houchen of High Leven, the Mayor of Tees Valley, about Andy Burnham’s credentials as Labour leader and why his grand plans for devolution are not feasible.► 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: Georgia Coan and Emma WilliamsVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Conor ClarkExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Why Keir Starmer's defence investment plan (DIP) falls shortMayor Tees Valley Ben Houchen explains why Andy Burnham's plans to devolve more powers from Westminster to the regions aren't feasible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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