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UK defence minister quits with stinging rebuke of PM Starmer

John Healey's sudden departure comes after months of delays to a long-awaited Defence Investment Plan. (Photo: AFP)

LONDON - British Defence Secretary John Healey quit on Thursday, accusing beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry of failing to commit enough money to protect the country.

His resignation weakens Starmer's authority at a precarious moment for the Labour leader, a week before a by-election that could prompt a bid to replace him.

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