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

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

Starmer refused to confirm the publication date for a 10-year blueprint on defence spending as he also dodged questions on cuts and taxes.

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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…

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.

Defense Minister John Healey complained that Starmer's defense investment plan was inadequate and left the country vulnerable.

Minister accuses Starmer of being ‘unable to commit the resources to defend the country at this time of rising threats’

UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigns, citing PM Keir Starmer and Treasury’s failure to commit sufficient resources to defence amid rising global threats.

PM ‘unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs’ for defence, says Healey, as he also takes aim at Rachel Reeves

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...

John Healey dramatically quit as defence secretary on Thursday, saying he had received a financial settlement which ‘falls well short of what is required’

For months a debate has been raging about whether Sir Keir has the authority and courage to face down his party and produce the resources needed to boost Britain's defences. Now…

"I am being forced to make decisions that would reduce the readiness of our forces and increase the risk to personnel on operations, and could make the country less safe," said…

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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…

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…

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