John Healey has resigned as defence secretary over the government’s military spending plans, in another significant blow for Keir Starmer.
Scathing resignation letter
In a scathing letter to the prime minister, Healey said the long-awaited defence investment plan “falls well short of what is required for defence” and that he would have had to take decisions that “could make Britain less safe”.
Reaction and analysis
Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s policy editor, Kiran Stacey, to explore the implications of this departure.
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- The resignation adds to growing pressure on Starmer's leadership.
- Healey's criticism highlights internal divisions over defence policy.
