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UK: Defense Secretary John Healey quits in military spending dispute
DW (English)
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Thursday, June 11, 2026
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London, UK
British Defense Secretary John Healey published his resignation letter at lunchtime on Thursday, quitting his post amid a dispute over military spending plans for the coming years. The unexpected resignation creates political pressure for PM Keir Starmer regarding defense budget adequacy.
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DW (English)
Thursday, June 11, 2026