I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending decisions
Author: Kate WhannelPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Politics

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the BBC he has a duty to stay on, justifying his decisions on defence spending. He insisted he made hard-edged choices, including cutting other departments to fund defence. Two of his defence ministers resigned over a row about funding the defence investment plan. Starmer rejected criticism from outgoing Defence Secretary John Healey and said defence remains his number one priority.
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