UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military

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UK Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned from his position, delivering a significant blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Healey informed the Prime Minister on Thursday that his decision stems from a budget dispute, asserting that the government is unwilling to allocate sufficient spending to the military. He emphasized that the current defense investment plan is inadequate given the context of rising threats, leading to his departure from the government's leadership team over these financial disagreements.
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