Published by Iain Gilbert on 20th September 2026
(Sharecast News) - Kemi Badenoch accused Andy Burnham of "fiddling while Europe is at risk of burning" as Russia steps up its hybrid campaign against Western allies, The Telegraph reported. The Conservative leader said the prime minister must stop "dithering and delaying" and commit to "proper" defence funding, arguing the Government was acting as if Britain still lived in a "carefree" world. Her comments followed warnings from European leaders that Vladimir Putin had intensified drone incursions, cyber attacks, propaganda efforts and even threats of missile strikes against countries supporting Ukraine.