Andy Burnham wants a stronger focus on domestic challenges, but Sir Keir Starmer warned him that wars, trade disputes and energy shocks increasingly shape life at home

Andy Burnham is facing an early threat from his own benches as he prepares to take over from Keir Starmer in a little over a fortnight.

Keir Starmer's defense spending plan is inadequate. Andy Burnham must choose between increased spending and ending the special relationship.