British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday following a dispute over military spending. He accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit the government resources necessary to defend the country during a time of rising and heightened threats.
The resignation centers on the long-awaited defence investment plan, which was expected to be published imminently. Healey stated in a letter to the prime minister that the funding for the plan falls well short of what is required for the country at this dangerous time.
Healey cited constraints placed on the investment plan by the chancellor of the exchequer. This unexpected departure further deepens the crisis facing Prime Minister Starmer.