British Defence Secretary John Healey resigns over funding shortfall (defence24.com)

• John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary over funding
• Letter criticises Treasury and PM for lack of commitment to defence spending
• Defence Investment Plan delayed, damaging UK credibility with allies

"British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on 11 June 2026, citing a lack of defence funding. In his resignation letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, he stated the Treasury was unwilling to commit necessary resources. The publication of the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) has been further delayed, drawing criticism from the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee."