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Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him
Key takeaways
- The surprise thing about John Healey's resignation is that he never looked like a quitter.
- He has always been a loyal minister and Labour Party man.
- Unlike other recent defence secretaries, he studiously avoided briefing against other ministers or the Treasury.
Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.
Jonathan Beale Defence correspondent Reuters. The surprise thing about John Healey's resignation is that he never looked like a quitter.
He has always been a loyal minister and Labour Party man.
Unlike other recent defence secretaries, he studiously avoided briefing against other ministers or the Treasury.
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