British politician and former minister
Families of those who died in the Chinook Mull of Kintyre crash have urged Prime Minister Burnham to order a fresh, independent review within his first 100 days. Court rulings have blocked MoD legal claims; supporters say a new inquiry, under Hillsborough Law, is essential to establish the truth.
Keir Starmer's defence investment plan has increased funding but critics warn it remains short of targets and is not fully funded, amid concerns about the strategy and regional impacts.
The Defence Investment Plan has uplifted defence spending by £15bn over four years, but almost a third remains unfunded. Downing Street says the autumn Budget will spell out how the gap will be filled, while Labour and defence chiefs warn of tax rises or spending cuts unless additional funding is secured.
Campaigners in the Chinook HC-2 case have pressed for a new independent review into the Mull of Kintyre crash, arguing airworthiness concerns call into question the aircraft’s safety. The MoD contends the challenge is too late; the High Court continues to hear the case.