UK defence secretary resigns over spending plan

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned from his position under Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Healey claims that the Treasury is unwilling and Starmer is unable to provide an essential budget. He asserts that the current defence spending settlement is so inadequate that continuing in the role would necessitate reducing military readiness. Consequently, Healey argues that these spending cuts would put personnel at risk, leading to his decision to submit his formal resignation.