Starmer clings on as defence ministers quit

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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.

On Thursday, John Healey resigned as defence secretary in a brutal announcement that criticised Starmer and Rachel Reeves over failing to provide funding for defence spending to reach three per cent of https://www.cityam.com/starmer-clings-on-as-defence-ministers-quit/">[...]

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