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​John Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending plans

The Guardian UK Thursday 11 June 2026, 13:31 UTC By Pippa Crerar and Dan Sabbagh 1 min read
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Minister accuses Keir Starmer of putting UK’s security at risk at a time of growing international threatsUK politics live – latest updatesThe defence secretary, John Healey, has resigned over the government’s military spending plans, accusing Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves of putting the country’s security at risk at a time of growing international threats. In a blistering resignation letter that further undermines the prime minister’s already fragile authority, Healey said the long-awaited...

Minister accuses Keir Starmer of putting UK’s security at risk at a time of growing international threats

The defence secretary, John Healey, has resigned over the government’s military spending plans, accusing Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves of putting the country’s security at risk at a time of growing international threats.

In a blistering resignation letter that further undermines the prime minister’s already fragile authority, Healey said the long-awaited defence investment plan (Dip) fell well short of what was needed to protect the UK at such a dangerous moment.

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