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Starmer’s authority shaken by defence secretary’s exit over military funding

Armed forces minister quits hours after defence secretary steps down over military spending plans.. In his resignation letter, Carns says “we are asking our Armed Forces to operate in a more dangerous world on a budget written for a calmer one.” Earlier, Healey told the prime minister the upcomin…

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What happenedStarmer’s authority shaken by defence secretary’s exit over military funding.
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Right ·Opinion
Instapundit1h ago

YET STARMER HANGS ON: Armed forces minister quits hours after defence secretary steps down over mili

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Armed forces minister quits hours after defence secretary steps down over military spending plans.. In his resignation letter, Carns says “we are asking our Armed Forces to operate in a mor...

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Center ·News report
BBC News4h ago

Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens

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Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.

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Center-right ·News report
Sky News7h ago

'Massive body blow' as PM loses his defence secretary - and more resignations follow

Sir Keir Starmer has been dealt a double blow to his authority with the resignations of his defence secretary and armed forces minister.

Open source