Britain has a new Defence Secretary, Dan Jarvis, a former military officer, following the resignation of John Healey. Healey stepped down in protest over what he perceives as insufficient funding for defence under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. His resignation came just hours before the appointment of his successor. Healey publicly criticised Starmer’s approach to defence spending, arguing it was inadequate. Prime Minister Starmer has dismissed these criticisms, maintaining his government’s current budgetary priorities. Jarvis’s appointment signals a potential shift or continuation of policy depending on his approach to the ongoing debate.