Dan Jarvis appointed UK Defense Secretary following John Healey's resignation
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Dan Jarvis, John Healey, Keir Starmer
United Kingdom
June 11, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 26/12/2026, 9:00:21 PM
Dan Jarvis appointed as UK Defense Secretary on June 11, 2026. John Healey resigned citing insufficient military spending and failure to address threats. Junior defense minister Al Carns also resigned over spending concerns. Starmer government faces pressure over defense funding and leadership challenges.
- Earlier version 16/12/2026, 7:50:11 PM
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