British defence minister quits Keir Starmer's government, levelling scathing critique of his policies
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British Defence Minister John Healey quit on Thursday over a months-long dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit the resources that are needed to keep the country safe from mounting threats.