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U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer

U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer
NYT World Thursday 11 June 2026, 11:29 UTC By Michael D. Shear 1 min read
Key Points

John Healey has been one of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s staunch allies.

John Healey has been one of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s staunch allies.
U.K. (LOCATION) Defense (ORG) Resigns (PERSON) John Healey (PERSON) Keir Starmer (PERSON)
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