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, with Healey warning that the government's delayed long-term defence investment plan could leave Britain vulnerable to security threats.
UK defence chief steps down, accuses Starmer of making Britain 'less safe'
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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