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The Economic Times
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British defence minister John Healey quits over defence spending

British defence minister John Healey resigned on Thursday citing a dispute over military spending and accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to ‌commit the government ⁠resources ⁠that are needed to defend the country.

The United Kingdom's defence and finance ministries have been engaged in talks for months over how to meet rising demands to ⁠expand military spending, ‌delaying Britain's Defence Investment Plan since last year.

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