United Kingdom: Defence Minister's resignation puts Keir Starmer under pressure

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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United Kingdom: Defence Minister's resignation puts Keir Starmer under pressure

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on June 11, 2026, due to a disagreement with Prime Minister Keir Starmer over military spending levels. Healey advocated for raising defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, but the government did not support this ambition. This resignation adds further political pressure on Starmer, who already faces criticism within the Labour Party after disappointing local elections in May 2026.

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