It Is NO Exaggeration To State That Our Defence of The UK Is In Its Weakest EVER Condition!

John Healey steps down as Defence Secretary.

John Healey has quit as defence secretary in a fresh blow to Sir Keir Starmer amid a row over defence spending. In a letter to the Prime Minister, he said he was left with “no other option” after disagreement over the delayed Defence Investment Plan (Dip).

Mr Healey said Sir Keir had been “unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats”. The Dip has been repeatedly delayed due to wrangling over funding.

• John Healey's resignation letter in full as he quits as Defence Secretary

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Blogger: Starmer and leftist cronies have done NOTHING for defence. If this can force him into a General Election - it would be a just and proper outcome.