BBC Politics13 Jun 2026
Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
PoliticsDefence
News
Original reporting and the latest political headlines from across the UK.
Our Articles
PoliticsReformRestore26/02/2026
Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"
Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.
ReformRestoreRupert Lowe25/02/2026
Troubling Evidence Of Corruption
The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform
RestoreRemigration24/02/2026
Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.
PoliticsReformRestore23/02/2026
The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.
Mainstream Headlines
1841 headlines found — Page 13 of 154
Express Politics13 Jun 2026
Fury as Keir Starmer 'wages war on rural people' in new blow for countryside
The Prime Minister is being warned rural Britain is facing more job losses and pub closures because of a controversial policy.
Defence
BBC Politics13 Jun 2026
Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row
The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.
Defence
The Guardian Politics12 Jun 2026
Merope Mills awarded CBE in king’s honours list for Martha’s rule campaign
Journalist and healthcare campaigner was driving force behind patient safety initiative after death of 13-year-old daughter The healthcare campaigner and journalist Merope Mills has been made a CBE in the king’s birthday honours list for services to patient safety. Mills, a senior editor at the Guardian, was a driving force behind the introduction of an initiative in England said to have potentially saved hundreds of lives. She has spent years campaigning for the introduction of Martha’s rule un
DefenceHealthcare
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026
I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending decisions
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.
Defence
The Guardian Politics12 Jun 2026
Who is Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary replacing John Healey?
Ex-paratrooper, once touted as a leadership contender, described by MPs as ‘honourable’ and ‘generally a good bloke’ MPs who know Dan Jarvis are not surprised he accepted the cursed job of defence secretary – even knowing he might only last a few weeks in the job. The former paratrooper, once touted as a leadership contender, has long seemed destined for that role after having worked his way diligently through ministerial ranks, a South Yorkshire mayoralty and the shadow cabinet. Continue readi
PoliticsDefence
Guido Fawkes12 Jun 2026
Southwark Council Takes Possession of Council Flat Occupied by Sierra Leone’s Fist Lady
Southwark Council has evicted the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Bio, who lives in a palace, from her council flat in South London. Whatever will she do… It follows a year-long investigation. She defended her use of the property recently, saying: “My children are all British citizens… I’m paying for my council house myself.…
DefenceHousing
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026
Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".
Defence
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026
Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".
Defence
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026
What we found out in Starmer's BBC interview
It has been a turbulent week for PM, after defence minister John Healey resigned.
Defence
The Guardian Politics12 Jun 2026
Healey showdown raises fresh questions over Starmer-Reeves power dynamic
Former defence secretary’s accusation, that PM lacks impetus and is easily swayed by chancellor’s demands, is familiar territory One of the most scathing accusations made by John Healey in his resignation letter on Thursday was that the prime minister lacks the authority to stand up to his chancellor. “You have been unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats,” the former defence secretary wrote.
EconomyDefence
The Guardian Politics12 Jun 2026
‘I’m not going away,’ says Keir Starmer despite defence secretary’s exit
PM promises to fight any leadership challenge, saying any successor would face same problems as him UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has said he knows he has to “turn things around” after a series of crises culminating in the resignation of John Healey, the defence secretary, but warned that any successor would face the same set of difficult decisions. In an interview with the BBC after Healey’s departure in a row over defence spending, Starmer promised again to fight any leaders
PoliticsDefence