Starmer clings on as defence spending plan in disarray after resignations

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Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership has been dealt another major blow as defence ministers quit the government over a lack of funding for security.

It was confirmed on Friday that the Defence Investment Plan had still not yet been completed after months of wrangling and delays.

But on Thursday, John Healey resigned as defence secretary in https://www.cityam.com/starmer-clings-on-as-defence-spending-plan-in-disarray/">[...]

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