Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to walk away from leadership despite a defence spending row triggered by former Defence Secretary John Healey, who warned national security would be imperilled without more funding. Starmer noted that all government departments had contributed cuts to their capital budgets to provide more for defence. He also expressed hope that the welfare bill could be reduced, while potential leadership rivals like Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting commented on the issue.