Andy Burnham: National security can't come at expense of social security

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : " After PMQs, Burnham's team was at pains to stress his commitment that "national security is the most important duty of any government", and stressed the prime minister had been "consistent about getting the welfare bill down".
47% : " Badenoch said Burnham's comments were "unbelievable", adding: "We need to fund our defence, not spend all of our money on welfare.
46% : Burnham said he would fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way", by changing education, supporting young people and providing more mental health support.
45% : Cutting the welfare bill is a key part of Tory proposals for funding increased defence spending.
43% : The Conservatives seized on the comments, with a party spokesperson saying: "Britain heard it loud and clear today: Andy Burnham will not cut welfare to fund the defence of our country.
42% : " Burnham insisted he would "bring the welfare budget down" by tackling the number of young people not in education, employment or training.
40% : But the fact is, he's still failing to cut welfare," she said.
39% : "That's the Labour way to get the welfare bill down," he said.

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