Healey resigns over defence funding shortfall in Starmer's government
TL;DR
Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government of offering a defence investment plan that falls short of what the armed forces need, arguing the funding increase of about 0.08% of GDP is insufficient to reach 2.68% by 2030. The move follows bruising budget talks with the chancellor and comes amid a wave of resignations, prompting questions about Starmer’s leadership, even as government aides insist the country remains safer under his approach.
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- John Healey resigns as defence secretary saying Starmer's military spending plans 'fall well short' BBC
- U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer The New York Times
- UK: Defense Secretary John Healey quits in spending dispute dw.com
- Healey quits as defence secretary in row with Starmer over military spending The Guardian
- Chris Mason: What John Healey's resignation means BBC
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