Healey resigns over defence funding row with Starmer
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British Defence Secretary John Healey resigns, blasting Keir Starmer and the Treasury for a Defence Investment Plan that he says underfunds the armed forces and would harm readiness; the departure comes as the DIP remains delayed ahead of a by-election, spotlighting Britain’s struggle to meet NATO spending targets and defend the country.
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