British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces. The departure deepens pressure on Starmer ahead of a crucial by-election and comes amid anti-immigration riots in Belfast and a rise in support for the far-right. France 24s Philip Turle takes a look at the multiple crises piling up for Starmer and asks for how long he can cling to power?
As crises mount, how long can UK's Starmer survive?
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Thu 13:14 - BBC Politics
Chris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's government
Thu 15:21 - BBC Politics
What's happened to UK defence spending?
Thu 20:28 - France 24
UK defence chief steps down, accuses Starmer of making Britain 'less safe'
Thu 21:39 - Sky News (UK)
'Massive body blow' as PM loses his defence secretary - and more resignations follow
Fri 01:15 - BBC Headlines
Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party
Fri 09:29 - France 24
As crises mount, how long can UK's Starmer survive?