Britain's defence minister Healey quits over defence spending

Author: ReutersPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Britain's defence minister Healey quits over defence spending

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday over a disagreement with Prime Minister Keir Starmer about defence spending. In a letter posted on X, Healey accused Starmer of failing to commit the resources needed to defend the country. The defence and finance ministries have been in talks for months, delaying the UK Defence Investment Plan. The defence industry is furious about the delay amid geopolitical volatility.

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