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Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation letter in full
Key takeaways
- BBCDefence Secretary John Healey has resigned from Keir Starmer's government.
- In a letter to the prime minister, he said the UK's defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time".
- This is a letter I never expected to write, and I do so now with great regret and reluctance.
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BBCDefence Secretary John Healey has resigned from Keir Starmer's government.
In a letter to the prime minister, he said the UK's defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time".
This is a letter I never expected to write, and I do so now with great regret and reluctance.
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