John Healey and his No2 quit as Starmer and Reeves put welfare and Net Zero before national security - all while military leaders warn we haven't faced such a global threat for generations ⊖
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John Healey accused the Prime Minister of being too weak to face down Rachel Reeves over the defence of the nation.
Global wars, a depleted military and stubborn Labour MPs: Healey exposes Starmer’s perfect storm ⊖
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There is no narrative to convince the British public that difficult economic decisions on defence will be worth it
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As Labour MPs set out the case for change in the tea…
Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens ⊕
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.
Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending ⊕
The cabinet minister says funding for a new defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required".
Revealed: Healey's 'stand up row' with Reeves - and how Starmer's decision to back his Chancellor forced the defence secretary to quit ⊕
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Storm clouds were gathering over the Ministry of Defence 24 hours earlier when the former defence secretary had what friends describe as a 'stand-up row' with Rachel Reeves.
The UK defence minister's shock resignation is a warning for all of Europe | Paul Taylor ⊖⊖
John Healey is right about the risk of wars. But it has become politically treacherous for Nato leaders to borrow for defence
Since the historic Nato summit in The Hague one year ago this month, Europ…
Defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ swipe at Starmer - The Latest ⊕
John Healey has resigned as defence secretary over the government’s military spending plans, in another significant blow for Keir Starmer.
In a scathing letter to the prime minister, Healey said the l…
Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him ⊕
The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands.
Polite but deadly: John Healey skewers Keir Starmer as he heads for the door | John Crace ⊖
The defence secretary’s departure was the wrong resignation at the worst possible time for the prime minister
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During Wednesday’s prime minister’s questions, the defenc…
QUENTIN LETTS: Reeves has been prancing around claiming to be an agent of stability. Healey blew up that brazen lie with a deadly epitaph ⊖
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Healey's letter of resignation blamed both Sir Keir Starmer ('unable to commit the resources needed to defend the country') and Rachel Reeves ('unwilling').