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Self-flying fighter jets, uncrewed submarines and drones will be at the center of Britain’s future military under a defense plan being announced Tuesday that reflects a world of conflicts transformed by technology.
The Government is set to publish its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan today, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying it will help keep the UK 'safe and secure long into the future.' However, the plan is already facing criticism after claims it falls well short of what the Ministry of Defence needs.
Once a bastion of political stability, the U.K.'s political fragmentation has turned Downing Street into a revolving door of Prime Ministers.
Andy Burnham will set out his economic plans for Britain in a speech this week. The former mayor of Greater Manchester is almost certain to become the next prime minister after Sir Keir Starmer resigned on June 22nd. But to date, his economic vision has been painted in broad brush-strokes, with alarmingly little detail.