Minister accuses Keir Starmer of putting UK’s security at risk at a time of growing international threatsUK politics live – latest updatesThe defence secretary, John Healey, has resigned over the government’s military spending plans, accusing Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves of putting the country’s security at risk at a time of growing international threats.In a blistering resignation letter that further undermines the prime minister’s already fragile authority, Healey said the long-awaited defence investment plan (Dip) fell well short of what was needed to protect the UK at such a dangerous moment. Continue reading...

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/11/john-healey-resigns-defence-secretary-military-spending