Laura Kuenssberg: John Healey's gone, but more threats for PM will follow
Author: Laura KuenssbergPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Politics

John Healey resigned as defence secretary, saying the Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decisions were putting the country at risk. This resignation is a severe blow to Starmer, who already faces calls to quit from Labour MPs. Healey criticized the Treasury's unwillingness and No 10's inability to secure funding for defence. Sources say Downing Street was still undecided on the amount of extra defence funding to announce the night before his resignation.
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