It’ll be a disaster for our economy because if anybody asks him to spend more of taxpayers’ money, his answer will always be yes. Being a ‘yes man’ isn’t just a problem for a government that needs to balance the books. It’s an absolute disaster for Britain’s national security. Our enemies know a soft touch when they see one. And they’re already taking full advantage.
Israel used to be our ally. That was before Labour caved in to Gaza activists. Foreign secretary Ed Miliband’s decision to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers has triggered a furious response. Israeli intelligence has helped block Islamist attacks on the UK for years. Next time, we may be on our own. We’ve chosen our side.
Burnham’s big push for devolution is putting the entire UK at risk. Separatists have taken note, and responded by pressing for independence.
Next week, the Scottish National Party, Sinn Féin and Plaid Cymru will meet to engineer the break up of the UK. Burnham has insisted that independence is “off the table”. But with him in charge, it’s already starting to feel like a done deal.
Burnham has been talking tough on Ukraine too, but until he stumps up the money for defence, it’s just empty words. Vladimir Putin is itching to take advantage of any signs of weakness. With Burnham, there will be plenty.
History shows that when countries get weaker, others start picking them apart. Hitler carved up Czechoslovakia, Poland was partitioned by its neighbours and the Ottoman Empire was dismantled as its power faded. Now it’s happening to Britain.
Our enemies sense weakness and they’re asking whether they can take even more from us. The answer with Andy Burnham will always be the same. Yes.
