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The defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ criticism of Starmer
The defence secretary has resigned over the government’s military spending plans, in another major blow for Keir Starmer. In a scathing letter to the prime minister, John Healey said the long-awaited defence investment p...
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The defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ criticism of Starmer is an episode from The Guardian UK: Politics Weekly by The Guardian. The defence secretary has resigned over the government’s military spending plans, in another major blow...
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Published Jun 11, 2026, 00:12:14 long, audio available.
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