- 7h ago
Healey resigns over defence funding as Burnham's by-election gambit threatens Starmer's grip
Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns quit Thursday over what they called a dangerously underfunded military. Andy Burnham is poised to win the Makerfield by-election next week and trigger a Labour leadership contest.
- yesterday
UK PM Starmer names Dan Jarvis as defence secretary after John Healey's resignation over spending shortfall
In a snap move, Prime Minister Keir Starmer named ex-paratrooper Dan Jarvis as Britain's new defence secretary, hours after John Healey resigned in protest over defence budget constraints.
- 2d ago
Two UK ministers quit over defence funding row as Starmer faces cabinet rebellion
Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to provide the funds needed to protect the country against growing threats.
- 2d ago
UK defence minister John Healey resigns, accusing Starmer and Treasury of starving the military of funds
John Healey stepped down as Britain's defence secretary on Thursday, publishing a resignation letter that blames Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury for failing to fund what he calls a new era of rising threats.
- 2d ago
Starmer vows to fight on after defence secretary Healey quits over spending row
British PM Keir Starmer insists he will not step down after Defence Secretary John Healey resigned Thursday, accusing the government of failing to fund the military adequately.
