Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending
Summary
John Healey has resigned as the UK’s defence secretary because of disagreements over military spending. He said the government’s proposed funding plan does not provide enough money to protect the country, especially with rising international threats.Key Facts
- John Healey quit as the UK defence secretary over disputes about the defence investment plan (DIP).
- Healey said the proposed military budget was too low and too slow to meet growing threats.
- The UK government plans to increase defence spending but not as much as the Ministry of Defence requested.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the spending increases will be sustainable and fair.
- Healey resigned ahead of a NATO summit where the UK’s defence plans are expected to be discussed.
- The government aims to spend 3.5% of the UK’s economy on defence by 2035.
- Healey wanted to reach 3% spending by 2030, faster than the current government plan.
- Other government departments are being asked to cut budgets to raise money for defence.
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