UK defense secretary resigns over military spending
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(Refiles to fix typographical error in paragraph 2) By Sarah Young and Muvija M LONDON, June 11 (Reuters) - British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit the government resources that are needed to defend the country at a time of heightened threat.
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British Defense Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday after a prolonged dispute with Prime Minister Keir Starmer over military spending, delivering a public rebuke that adds to political pressure on the Labour government and raises fresh questions about Britain's defense strategy.
