Labour Defence Chief Resigns Over Military Funding Plan

John Healey stepped down as Defence Secretary on 11 June 2026, arguing the government's Defence Investment Plan fell short of what Britain's military needs. It's a rare Cabinet rupture for Labour over defence spending. Healey, who led the department since 2024, objected to the plan's actual contents—not its absence. Dan Jarvis, a former Army officer, replaced him immediately.