Keir Starmer LIVE: PM to launch main defence funding plan that noticed two ministers give up

Keir Starmer will seek to shore up his position on defending Britain’s security in one of his final speeches before his expected departure from No10 on July 20.

He is expected to address the nation from around 10:30am.

Andy Burnham – who is expected to succeed Mr Starmer as PM – has reportedly seen the plan and has approved it. Downing Street has not confirmed this however it has said access talks between Labour leadership candidates and government departments can begin to start a smooth transition. Mr Burnham is currently the only candidate.

Mr Burnham – the ex-Greater Manchester mayor – set out some of his economic plans in a speech to the nation yesterday. Read more about it here.