Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohn Healey has resigned as defence secretary, citing insufficient funding for the Defence Investment Plan (Dip). He accused Sir Keir Starmer of failing to properly fund the Dip, stating the Prime Minister and Treasury were unwilling to commit necessary resources. Healey highlighted that the Dip, called for a year ago, has been significantly delayed due to ongoing funding disputes. His resignation was prompted by a financial settlement for the Dip that he deemed inadequate, with crucial support arriving only after 2030. Healey stated he had no option but to resign after explaining he could not accept a Dip settlement that failed to provide forces with required resources. In fullJohn Healey resigns from government over defence spending planThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
John Healey quits as defence secretary in fresh blow for Starmer – here’s why
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohn Healey has resigned as defence secretary, citing insufficient funding for the Defence Investment Plan (Dip). He accused Sir Keir Starmer of failing to properly fund the Dip, stating the Prime Minister and Treasury were unwilling to commit necessary resources. Healey highlighted that the Dip, called for a year ago, has been significantly delayed due to ongoing funding disputes. His resignation was prompted by a financial settlement for the Dip that he deemed inadequate, with crucial support arriving only after 2030. Healey stated he had no option but to resign after explaining he could not accept a Dip settlement that failed to provide forces with required resources. In fullJohn Healey resigns from government over defence spending planThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
