Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohn Healey’s resignation is the beginning of the end for StarmerSir Keir Starmer has appointed Dan Jarvis as Defence Secretary as the Government works to “meet the growing threats facing our country”, following John Healey’s exit in a row over military funding.In a statement released after Mr Jarvis’ appointment, the Prime Minister said: “My first duty is to keep the British people safe, and I will always do what is necessary to protect our national security.“I am pleased to appoint Dan Jarvis as Defence Secretary as we strengthen our armed forces and meet the growing threats facing our country.“This Labour Government is delivering the largest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War.“In a dangerous and volatile world, we will give our armed forces the capabilities they need to defend Britain and keep our nation secure.”In fullArmed Forces minister resigns from Starmer’s cabinet after John Healey quits over military spending - live updatesThank 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
Starmer names Dan Jarvis new defence secretary after John Healey’s exit
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohn Healey’s resignation is the beginning of the end for StarmerSir Keir Starmer has appointed Dan Jarvis as Defence Secretary as the Government works to “meet the growing threats facing our country”, following John Healey’s exit in a row over military funding.In a statement released after Mr Jarvis’ appointment, the Prime Minister said: “My first duty is to keep the British people safe, and I will always do what is necessary to protect our national security.“I am pleased to appoint Dan Jarvis as Defence Secretary as we strengthen our armed forces and meet the growing threats facing our country.“This Labour Government is delivering the largest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War.“In a dangerous and volatile world, we will give our armed forces the capabilities they need to defend Britain and keep our nation secure.”In fullArmed Forces minister resigns from Starmer’s cabinet after John Healey quits over military spending - live updatesThank 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
