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Burnham Says National Security Cannot Come At Expense Of Social Security. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said national security cannot come at the expense of social security as he faced questions over how the government will fund higher defence spending. At Prime Minister's Questions, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch challenged Burnham over whether he would spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2030. Burnham said the government's commitment to defence was "absolute", but that a target date for reaching 3% would be announced in the spring. He said Labour would fund defence while reducing the welfare bill through changes to education, greater support for young people and improved mental health services. The Conservatives accused Burnham of prioritising benefits over national security. Downing Street insisted national security remained the government's most important duty, but said reducing welfare spending should not involve "crude cuts" that could push vulnerable people into crisis.
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