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 parts of Britain, instead of Britain relying on equipment bought from other countries....