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UK Government Faces Crisis Over Defence Spending Shortfalls
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government faces a crisis following the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey over a significant funding shortfall for the military. The dispute highlights tensions between Treasury fiscal constraints and the need to meet NATO commitments and modernize forces against evolving threats from Russia and Iran.
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8 tagsdefence spendingbudgetresignationmilitary readinessNATO targetsStrategic Defence Reviewfiscal policynational security
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1 evidence itemsDefence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
News · 1Jun 12, 2026, 10:46 PMOpen original source
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Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
Jun 12, 2026, 10:46 PM
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