Burnham and Healey Propose £8.4 Billion Fund for Submarine Jobs
Andy Burnham and Tracy Brabin are advocating for the use of an £8.4 billion fund, known as PuFins, to create jobs, particularly in the context of Trident submarine renewal. Burnham emphasized that Trident renewal is central to defense spending and could boost employment.
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Burnham Pitches Jobs Boost From £8.4 Billion Fund for Submarines
Andy Burnham will put youth employment at the heart of his approach to defense investment on Thursday as he unveils the next tranche of funding for Britain’s Dreadnought submarine program.
By Ellen Milligan
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Prime minister to highlight investment in communities as he launches next phase of nuclear submarine replacement Andy Burnham will place the renewal of Trident at the heart of his vision of a reindustrialised Britain on Thursday when he travels to Barrow-in-Furness to launch the next phase of the nuclear submarine replacement programme. The new prime minister intends to emphasise that defence spending on projects such as the £31bn Dreadnought-class boats built in the Cumbrian town is a case s...
By Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
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