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Starmer insists he will not walk away after defence resignations

The Prime Minister’s authority has been further damaged by a row over defence funding.

Evening Standard

How much is the Government spending on defence compared to other priorities?

The government has pledged to allocate 3.5% of GDP to defence by 2035

The Independent UK

Digested week: Starmer is trying to carve out his legacy – but it’s not his to write

Plus, Brexit at 10, dinner as protest, 100 best novels and not watching the World Cup (yet)

The Guardian - UK

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As John Healey goes, the political vultures circle Starmer. And so continues our history of PM-icide

A small, eccentric electorate gets to oust the UK’s leaders and then chooses largely inadequate replacements. It’s an absurd process and we’re locked into it again, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

What John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary means for Keir Starmer and the UK

John Healey resigned as defence secretary following continued disagreement between Downing Street, the Treasury and the Ministry of Defence over the defence investment plan. Healey said the plan falls “well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time”.

The Conversation

Dan Jarvis, the ‘steely-eyed messenger of death’ in charge of Britain’s defence

From Special Forces combat to desert marathons, the new Defence Secretary shows he is no stranger to a challenge.

Evening Standard

PM urged to take ‘courageous’ decisions on defence as he fights for his future

Defence secretary John Healey and armed forces minister Al Carns quit in a row over funding for the military.

Evening Standard

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Defence ‘is a priority’ despite John Healey resignation, says minister

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The Independent UK

UK’s defence plan is underfunded and outdated, says Al Carns after resignation

Former armed forces minister, who quit hours after John Healey, heavily hints he would run for Labour leadership

The Guardian - UK

Starmer defends investment on defence as he vows to fight any leadership challenge – as it happened

The prime minister defended the ‘hard-edged decisions’ he has made to cut funding from other departments to spend more on defence

The Guardian - UK

Outgoing Armed Forces Minister Says UK Military Is Buying Weapons for the Wrong War

UK Defence Secretary and Armed Forces Minister resign, criticising military investment strategy. They argue for a shift towards modern technologies like drones, reflecting lessons from Ukraine's conflict.

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer shaken after several resignations over funding dispute

KEIR Starmer’s premiership has been shaken by the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary over a dispute about long-term funding for the…

The National (Scotland)

Nigel Farage opens up on why he wants to be Prime Minister - and how Keir Starmer is doomed

The Reform UK leader insisted he was the ‘right person’ to take on the political establishment

Evening Standard

Badenoch says Starmer’s premiership is ‘falling apart’ as two ministers resign

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AAP

FED:Labor insists AUKUS unaffected after snap resignations

Australia is reaffirming support for its nuclear-powered submarine deal after a number of high-profile resignations within the British government.

AAP

FED:Labor shrugs off shock resignation's impact on AUKUS

Australia is insisting a slew of resignations in the British government will not impact the timeline or delivery of the nation's nuclear-submarine deal.

AAP

Labor insists AUKUS unaffected after snap resignations

Australia is reaffirming support for its nuclear-powered submarine deal after a number of high-profile resignations within the British government.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s authority shaken by defence secretary’s exit over military funding

John Healey was joined in his exit from Government by armed forces minister Al Carns and two parliamentary aides, heaping pressure on Sir Keir.

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The Independent UK

Starmer names Dan Jarvis new defence secretary after John Healey’s exit

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Bangkok Post

UK defence minister quits with stinging rebuke of PM Starmer

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.

The Guardian - AU

Three major banks predict interest rates to fall next year – as it happened

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France 24

UK defence chief steps down, accuses Starmer of making Britain 'less safe'

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces. The departure deepens pressure on Starmer ahead of a crucial by-election, with Healey warning that the government's delayed long-term defence investment plan could leave…

Evening Standard

Al Carns' scathing resignation letter in full as he quits role as Armed Forces Minister over defence funding

Labour MP Al Carns has stepped down from his tole just hours after Defence Secretary John Healey

Evening Standard

Al Carns resigns: Armed Forces Minister quits cabinet hours after Defence Secretary as Starmer crisis deepens

Mr Carns joins John Healey in resigning from his role in Government in protest over funding for the armed forces

Evening Standard

Al Carns resigns as defence minister after Healey’s exit over military funding

Mr Carns quit on Thursday evening, telling the Prime Minister he could not defend ‘a level of investment I know to be inadequate’.

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