U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey quits, says govt. isn't willing to spend enough on military

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Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey. File

Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey. File | Photo Credit: Reuters

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned connected Thursday (June 11, 2026), saying the authorities is not consenting to walk capable connected the subject astatine a clip of rising threat.

Mr. Healey told Prime Minister Keir Starmer that the government's defence concern program falls “well abbreviated of what is required astatine this unsafe time.”

Publication of the program has been delayed amid reports of disagreement betwixt the defence ministry and the Treasury.

Further details awaited.

Published - June 11, 2026 05:23 p.m. IST

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