Laura Kuenssberg: Healey's resignation exposes Starmer's lack of control over government
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Laura Kuenssberg
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg analyzes the political fallout from John Healey's resignation as defence secretary, describing it as a devastating blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Healey, a deeply loyal Labour figure, quitting signals serious dysfunction within the government. The article highlights that Healey's resignation letter subtly criticized both the Treasury (No 11) for being "unwilling" to fund defence and No 10 for being "unable" to make it happen, pointing to Starmer's lack of control over his own government. Kuenssberg warns this is just the beginning, with more threats to the PM's leadership likely to follow.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledFor him, in particular, to quit really is a brutal judgement of the government.
Keir has never got control of the Treasury, even though he's meant to be in charge.
No 11 had been 'unwilling' to find the money for defence, but No 10 had been 'unable' to make it happen – a real dig at his lack of au
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