BBC Headlines • June 12, 2026 01:15

Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party

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The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.

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Thu 13:14 - BBC Politics

Chris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's government

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

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BBC Politics

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13:14

Chris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's government

An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.

France 24

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20:28

UK defence chief steps down, accuses Starmer of making Britain 'less safe'

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 …

Sky News (UK)

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21:39

'Massive body blow' as PM loses his defence secretary - and more resignations follow

Sir Keir Starmer has been dealt a double blow to his authority with the resignations of his defence secretary and armed forces minister.