U.K. defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn’t willing to spend enough on the military
The resignation dealt another blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who already faces demands from Labour colleagues to step down.
U.K. defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn’t willing to spend enough on the military
The resignation dealt another blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who already faces demands from Labour colleagues to step down. Grouped from 4 articles across 4 sources.
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UK: Defense Secretary John Healey quits in military spending dispute
Britain's defense minister has abruptly quit his post, saying the government's plans to bolster defense spending in the coming years are inadequate. The move puts additional pressure on embattled UK PM Keir Starmer.
Britain’s defence secretary Healey quits over defence spending
John Healey's resignation deepens Starmer's crisis as defence secretary quits over military spending dispute.
U.K. defence minister resigns over military spending dispute, in blow to embattled Starmer
John Healey accuses Starmer of failing to commit the resources that are needed to keep the country safe from heightened threats
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