Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of ‘fiddling while Europe risks burning’

A senior Conservative politician has accused the prime minister of shying away from tough policy choices, warning that delays could leave the country vulnerable amid rising security threats. The criticism comes as the Tory leader insists the government must prioritize defense spending by reallocating funds from welfare programs. She dismissed opposition arguments as evasive, arguing that postponing difficult decisions only heightens risks. The exchange underscores growing tensions over how to balance public spending amid escalating global challenges.

Tory leader claims prime minister is avoiding difficult decisions as she urges him to increase defence spending Kemi Badenoch has accused Andy Burnham of “fiddling while Europe is at risk of burning”, as she repeated her call for the prime minister to cut the welfare budget to fund increase spending on defence.Speaking to the Telegraph, the Tory leader said that “Burnham may be a people pleaser but difficult choices cannot be avoided through dither and delay”. Continue reading...