​John Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending plans

Minister accuses Keir Starmer of putting UK’s security at risk at a time of growing international threats UK politics live – latest updates The 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...