Andy Burnham's local resilience skills position him as a NATO asset
Andy Burnham, a potential successor to Keir Starmer, may lack direct defence experience but possesses valuable local resilience skills, advocates claim. As mayor of Manchester, Burnham focused on fighting for his city, which could benefit NATO amidst growing Russian threats. Experts argue his approach to domestic resilience is essential for the evolving landscape of modern warfare.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 14:54 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 15:50 UTC
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