Starmer acknowledges leadership crisis after defence secretary and minister resign over delayed defence investment plan
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Stephen Price
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Sir Keir Starmer's leadership is under threat following the resignation of defence secretary John Healey and armed forces minister Al Carns over delays to the defence investment plan (Dip). Starmer acknowledged he needs to "turn things around" to remain Prime Minister and lead Labour into the next general election, as his authority continues to weaken.
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· 3 pulledSir Keir Starmer admitted he has "got to turn things around" if he is going to remain as Prime Minister and lead Labour into the next general election.
His fragile authority has suffered a further blow with the resignation of defence secretary John Healey and armed forces minister Al Carns over the long-delayed defence investment plan (Dip).
The Prime Minister insisted defence spending was a priority.
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