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John Healey resigns from government over defence spending plan

John Healey resigns from government over defence spending plan
The Independent UK Thursday 11 June 2026, 11:16 UTC By Millie Cooke 1 min read
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John Healey resigns from government over defence spending plan - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments John Healey has resigned as defence secretary, warning Sir Keir Starmer that his defence investment plan “falls well short of what is required”. This is a breaking story – more follows... Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments

John Healey resigns from government over defence spending plan - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments John Healey has resigned as defence secretary, warning Sir Keir Starmer that his defence investment plan “falls well short of what is required”. This is a breaking story – more follows... Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments
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