UK PM-in-waiting vows to rebuild ‘hard power’ for more dangerous world

Britain’s likely next prime minister, Andy Burnham, has vowed to strengthen the nation’s armed forces and defence industry, arguing that a more dangerous world requires a renewed focus on “hard power”. Burnham, who is expected to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister on July 20, said he wanted investment in defence to help reindustrialise struggling […]