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Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him
The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands.
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BBC Politics11 Jun 2026
What's happened to UK defence spending?
BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.
Defence
BBC Politics11 Jun 2026
What's happened to UK defence spending?
BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.
Defence
BBC Politics11 Jun 2026
What's happened to UK defence spending?
BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.
Defence
BBC Politics11 Jun 2026
Chris Mason: What John Healey's resignation means
An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.
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BBC Politics11 Jun 2026
Chris Mason: What John Healey's resignation means
An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.
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BBC Politics11 Jun 2026
Healey resigns as defence secretary amid military spending row
The cabinet minister says funding for a new defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required".
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BBC Politics11 Jun 2026
Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation letter in full
Healey spells out why he has quit government in a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
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BBC Politics11 Jun 2026
Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation letter in full
Healey spells out why he has quit government in a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
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BBC Politics10 Jun 2026
Starmer dithering over defence spending, says Badenoch
The clash at PMQs comes amid a cabinet battle over how a military investment plan will be funded.
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BBC Politics9 Jun 2026
British firms to be favoured in defence spending
The defence secretary says he wants to take an "unashamedly pro-Britain" approach when awarding contracts.
Defence
BBC Politics9 Jun 2026
British firms to be favoured in defence spending
The defence secretary says he wants to take an "unashamedly pro-Britain" approach when awarding contracts.
Defence