British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of insufficient armed forces funding. Healey warned that delayed defense investments could leave Britain vulnerable to security threats.

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 Britain vulnerable to security threats.