Defence minister quits in further blow for Starmer
Otago Daily Times Online News [Unofficial]
June 12, 2026
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (left) and former Defence Secretary John Healey. Photo: Reuters
Britain's defence minister John Healey has quit after a months-long dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of failing to commit resources needed to keep the country safe from mounting threats.
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