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Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending

Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending
BBC News Thursday 11 June 2026, 18:46 UTC 1 min read
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The cabinet minister says funding for a new defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required".

The cabinet minister says funding for a new defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required".
Healey (ORG)
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