- +The defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ criticism of Starmer – podcast
BySADE OGUNLEYE-senior correspondent
Last Updated: 2026-06-11T17:11:10.794000
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The defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ criticism of Starmer – podcast
The defence secretary has resigned over the government’s military spending plans, in another major blow for Keir Starmer. In a scathing letter to the prime minister, John Healey said the long-awaited defence investment plan ‘falls well short of what is required for defence’ and that he would...
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