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Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief

Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief
BBC News Saturday 27 June 2026, 17:01 UTC 1 min read
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Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.

Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.
Burnham (ORG) Moscow (LOCATION) Makerfield (PERSON) Tony Radakin (PERSON)
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