Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Andy Burnham has promised major change, but how will he pay for it?
As the government prepares for its next budget, experts discuss the growing pressure on public finances, and whether Burnham can deliver the radical agenda he has promised.
Former senior Ministry of Defence and NATO official Nicholas Williams warns that the UK risks losing credibility if it fails to meet its defence spending commitments, while economist Julian Jessop argues that higher taxes may ultimately be needed to fund the government’s ambitions.
They also discuss Russia, the pressure from the Trump administration for European countries to take greater responsibility for their own defence, and whether Britain is doing enough to protect itself.
Listen to the full show on the all-new LBC App: app.af.lbc.co.uk/btnc/thenewlbcapp
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Andy Burnham has promised major change, but how will he pay for it?
As the government prepares for its next budget, experts discuss the growing pressure on public finances, and whether Burnham can deliver the radical agenda he has promised.
Former senior Ministry of Defence and NATO official Nicholas Williams warns that the UK risks losing credibility if it fails to meet its defence spending commitments, while economist Julian Jessop argues that higher taxes may ultimately be needed to fund the government’s ambitions.
They also discuss Russia, the pressure from the Trump administration for European countries to take greater responsibility for their own defence, and whether Britain is doing enough to protect itself.
Listen to the full show on the all-new LBC App: app.af.lbc.co.uk/btnc/thenewlbcapp
#paulbrand #ukdefence #ukpolitics #politics #trump #donaldtrump #nato #uknews #defence #russia #ukraine #europe #putin #andyburnham #johnhealey #lbc
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