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Britain's defence strategy under fire while global nuclear spending surges
Key takeaways
- British Defence Secretary John Healey dramatically quit this week, saying the government's failure to spend enough money in the sector had left him with no other option.
- Healey was followed out the door hours later by the armed forces minister, Al Carns, and two ministerial aides.
- The future shape of the British government is, of course, of great interest.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
British Defence Secretary John Healey dramatically quit this week, saying the government's failure to spend enough money in the sector had left him with no other option. (Reuters: Yui Mok)
Link copied Share Share article When British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday night, Australian time, the implications of his move were largely judged by what it would mean for the future of his embattled Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
Healey was followed out the door hours later by the armed forces minister, Al Carns, and two ministerial aides.
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