Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him
UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned following a disagreement with the Prime Minister over the pace and scale of defence spending increases. Healey reportedly pushed for a commitment to reach 3% of GDP by 2030, a target the government was unwilling to formalize.
Why it matters
The resignation highlights internal government tensions regarding national security funding and the UK's geopolitical commitments.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jonathan Beale Defence correspondent Reuters The surprise thing about John Healey s resignation is that he never looked like a quitter.
The article provides a balanced account of the resignation, citing both the minister's frustrations and the government's position.
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