The British armed forces face a make-or-break moment this week - and Keir Starmer's credibility is on the line

A year overdue blueprint for UK defence spending is expected to be unveiled by Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday - subject to sign off by the Treasury.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks as he visits STARK, a leading defense tech company in Swindon, England, June 5, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]

The British armed forces face a make-or-break moment this week - and Keir Starmer's credibility is on the line

Prime Minister Keir Starmer failed to rule out tax hikes to fund the Government’s long-delayed defence investment plan - but economic experts warn there are bigger problems to come

The United Kingdom's Defence Secretary, John Healey, has resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government, accusing the administration and the Treasury of failing to commit…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered a fresh blow on Thursday after Secretary of Defense John Healey resigned over a budget dispute, saying the government is not willing to…

He says Keir Starmer ‘unable’ and UK treasury ‘unwilling’ to provide essential budget

Healey accused the prime minister of failing to commit the resources needed to protect the country from rising threats.

Healey accused the prime minister of failing to commit the resources needed to protect the country from rising threats.

The extraordinary move stunned the government, heightening the instability of Keir Starmer’s leadership

The extraordinary move stunned the government, heightening the instability of Keir Starmer’s leadership.

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered a fresh blow on Thursday after Secretary of Defense John Healey resigned after a disagreement with the prime minister about…

Funding is urgently needed to ensure we have the weaponry and equipment needed for war. John Healey is right

John Healey says prime minister has failed to commit the resources needed for defence

The resignation compounds Starmer's troubles, exposing defence spending constraints

There is no narrative to convince the British public that difficult economic decisions on defence will be worth it

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces.…

Do you think Keir Starmer is providing enough funding for defence?

British Defence Minister John Healey quit on Thursday over a months-long dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit the resources…