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Guido Fawkes12 Jun 2026

SAS Regimental Association Says Carns’ Resignation Proves Labour Troubles Bill Is “Fundamentally Flawed”

The Special Air Service Regimental Association – of whom the Prince of Wales is patron – has said that Al Carns’ resignation proves the Troubles Bill is not fit for purpose: “The resignation letter of Al Carns as outgoing Minister of the Armed Forces reveals that the government’s approach to dealing with the legacy of…

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BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns

Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary.

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BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns

Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary.

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Express Politics12 Jun 2026

UK conscription warning as Britain ‘singly ill-prepared’ for WW3

An expert has voiced concern that Britain remains unprepared for a large-scale conflict

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Guido Fawkes12 Jun 2026

Downing Street Releases Desperate Stock Footage of Dan Jarvis in No10

Footage of the new Defence Secretary this morning meeting Starmer and Richard Knighton, Chief of the Defence Staff. Putin quaking in his boots…

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Guido Fawkes12 Jun 2026

Al Carns Explains His Resignation: ‘Why Won’t Starmer Cut Welfare to Fund Defence?’

Al Carns was asked why he quit as Armed Forces minister: “Quite simple: I didn’t think the funding settlement was correct for defence.” He added “We have got to find more money. That’s down to the PM… There is an argument about welfare. I’m a firm believer a hand up not a hand out.” The…

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The Guardian Politics12 Jun 2026

UK’s defence plan is underfunded and outdated, says Al Carns after resignation

Former armed forces minister, who quit hours after John Healey, heavily hints he would run for Labour leadership UK politics live – latest updates Al Carns has delivered a withering assessment of the government’s defence plans after quitting as defence minister, accusing ministers of not spending enough money on the military and spending it on the wrong weapons. Carns quit the government on Thursday night, hours after the resignation of his boss, John Healey, after a protracted row over the de

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The Guardian Politics12 Jun 2026

Starmer’s leadership under further pressure after defence ministers quit – UK politics live

Both John Healey and Al Cairns resigned from their ministerial positions on Thursday over the government’s defence investment plan Good morning. This time yesterday Keir Starmer’s leadership was already in peril, with many in his party assuming that he will be replaced by Andy Burnham at some point later this year, but there was a consensus that, on defence and international security, his record was impressive. John Healey’s surprise resignation as defence secretary blew that apart. Later, after

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Guido Fawkes12 Jun 2026

WATCH: Peter Kyle Says Defence Plan Is “Right” Despite Not Having Seen It

Peter Kyle has the unenviable morning round for the government and is defending Starmer’s premiership after four MoD resignations last night. Healey, Al Carns, and two PPSs… Kyle told BBC Breakfast: “And when you see the plan, I think you’ll see that we’ve put a lot of effort into getting it right.” Asked: “When did…

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Conservative Home12 Jun 2026

“He agrees with me” – Badenoch reads Healey’s resignation letter

The Conservative leader points out that she has been saying the same things about Labour's position on defence investment as the former Defence Secretary tells his own Prime Minister on quitting. The post “He agrees with me” – Badenoch reads Healey’s resignation letter appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics12 Jun 2026

POLL: Should Keir Starmer resign now over the defence row?

Readers can vote in our online poll on whether the Prime Minister should go amid the crisis.

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Express Politics12 Jun 2026

'Rachel Reeves ignored all warnings and now her arrogance has left Britain in total chaos'

'Our leadership is a busted flush and friends and allies alike sneer at our lectures to foreign powers,' wrote Sir Ben Wallace.

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