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British Defence Minister John Healey resigns over funding disputes
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Main source · The Economic Times
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John Healey
United Kingdom
June 2026
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British Defence Minister John Healey has resigned.
He cited the Prime Minister's failure to commit necessary resources for national defense.
The Treasury was accused of unwillingness to fund increased military spending.
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