As arguments rage over spending 2.7 or 3 per cent of GDP on defence, the Department of Health spends 10 per cent.

Andy Burnham has taken an axe to Keir Starmer's Cabinet and invited his own allies into Number 10 on his first day as Prime Minister.

The former health secretary had initially intended to challenge Keir Starmer but now joins Burnham’s cabinet.

The appointment has been approved by the King Charles III

As arguments rage over spending 2.7 or 3 per cent of GDP on defence, the Department of Health spends 10 per cent.

In Andy Burnham's first full day as Prime Minister, No10 also ruled out issuing 'defence bonds' to raise billions of pounds for extra military spending.

Mr Healey has been named as Chancellor to replace Rachel Reeves after Andy Burnham became Prime Minister.

Wes Streeting said Prime Minister Andy Burnham's appointment of John Healey as Chancellor proved the Armed Forces have a 'firm friend' in the Treasury.

Former British Defense Secretary John Healey, who resigned under Sir Keir Starmer in a row over military funding, is now in charge at the Treasury. Prime Minister Andy Burnham…