Andy Burnham accused of sending 'dangerous message' to Vladimir Putin as Russia 'threatens to burn Europe'

Andy Burnham has been accused of sending a "dangerous message" to Vladimir Putin by refusing to cut welfare spending to fund defence.Kemi Badenoch delivered a scathing indictment of the Prime Minister's approach to Britain's defence spending amid fears the Russian President is eyeing up ramping up his war across Europe. “Our Government is fiddling while Europe is at risk of burning," the Tory leader fumed. "In France and Poland, leaders are taking action now against the growing Russian threat," she told The Telegraph. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "What is our Government doing? Has anyone heard from Wes Streeting, the former head of the National Union of Students, who has rocked up as Defence Secretary?”The appointment of Mr...

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