UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigns, accusing Starmer of jeopardising national security

In a blistering resignation letter, Healey accused Starmer and his chancellor, Rachel Reeves, of putting the country's security at risk, saying the long-awaited defence investment plan (Dip) fell well short of what was required.

You have been unable and the Treasury has been unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising

Keir Starmer's premiership has been pushed to the brink of collapse after the shock resignation of John Healey as defence secretary undermined his security credentials and risked shredding his remaining political authority.