Defence Secretary John Healey Resigns After Spending Bust-Up With Keir Starmer

He said he had "no other option" after disagreement over the government's long-delayed Defence Investment Plan.

Defence secretary John Healey has resigned following a bust-up with Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves over spending on Britain’s armed forces.

In a blistering letter to the prime minister, he said he had been left with “no other option” after disagreement over the government’s long-delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP).

As well as Starmer, he also accused the chancellor of blocking his pleas for more money for........

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