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 StarmerPamela Nash has resigned as parliamentary private secretary (PPS) to John Healey, following his decision to quit as Defence Secretary in a dispute over funding for the armed forcesThe Labour MP announced in a letter to the Prime Minister published on social media on Thursday evening.In her letter, Nash stated that “this is not an action I take lightly”, as she added “our country is more divided now than it has ever been in my lifetime”.Nash added that “we must do better” in order to prevent Labour’s opponents getting into power.It is another blow to Keir Starmer after Healey quit earlier on Thursday afternoon, although the Prime Minister insisted his defence funding plan is sufficient to keep Britain safe.In fullJohn Healey resigns latest: Starmer insists defence plan ‘will keep us safe’ after minister quits over fundingThank 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

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…

John Healey announced he was leaving Cabinet with a brutal parting shot at Keir Starmer after months of bitter wrangling over the Defence Investment Plan.

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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…

It’s the latest blow for Britain’s embattled leader, who Healey accused of being unwilling to fund the country’s armed forces.

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

Minister says Keir Starmer unable to commit resources needed to defend country

LONDON — British Defense Minister John Healey quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmerof failing...

Political editor David Maddox highlights how John Healey’s resignation goes well beyond a row over defence spending

LONDON, June 11 — British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmerof failing to commit the...

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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…

Defence secretary of the United Kingdom, John Healey, resigned from his position on Thursday, citing the government’s unwillingness to increase defence spending at a time of…

In a major blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government, UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday following a dispute over military funding, warning that Britain…

His announcement is a fresh blow to Starmer and comes at a politically charged moment for the embattled Labour leader, a week before a by-election which could prompt a bid to…

John Healy steps down as UK defense secretary citing the government’s failure to provide sufficient funding amid rising international threats and internal Labour unrest, saying…

Britain's defense minister has abruptly quit his post, saying the government's plans to bolster defense spending in the coming years are inadequate. This could prove a further…

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John Healey's resignation letter is devastating, lobbing a grenade at the Prime Minister by claiming he is putting the safety of the armed forces and the nation in jeopardy