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Security Expert Warns Burnham: Fund Defences After Minister Resignations

7/19/2026

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Security expert Anthony Glees warned Prime Minister Andy Burnham that spending decisions are required.
He said the UK faces threats from Russia, Iran and China, cyber attacks and sabotage, and noted resignations of armed forces minister Al Carns and defence secretary John Healey followed a funding dispute.
Glees criticized Sir Keir Starmer’s “Hillsborough Law” and urged Burnham to confront U.S. President Donald Trump, labeling Labour’s stance damaging to UK’s image.

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Security expert Anthony Glees warned Prime Minister Andy Burnham that spending decisions are required.
He said the UK faces threats from Russia, Iran and China, cyber attacks and sabotage, and noted resignations of armed forces minister Al Carns and defence secretary John Healey followed a funding dispute.
Glees criticized Sir Keir Starmer’s “Hillsborough Law” and urged Burnham to confront U.S. President Donald Trump, labeling Labour’s stance damaging to UK’s image.