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Burnham's Rise Poses Test for UK Defense Spending Pledge

As Andy Burnham rises to prominence with his decisive by-election win in Makerfield, the UK's defense spending pledge is about to face its biggest test yet. With Labour's future leadership potentially in his hands, Burnham's next moves will be closely watched, especially given the ambitious targets to increase defense spending to 3.5 percent of GDP by 2035.