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Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that continued investment in nuclear submarines will protect Britain for decades and support 47,000 jobs and apprenticeships. He made the remarks ahead of a visit to Barrow‑in‑Furness, where four new Dreadnought‑class submarines are being built. Burnham emphasized that security depends not only on the weapons themselves but also on who builds them and who benefits from the industry.
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