British Defence Minister John Healey has resigned from his position, citing a fundamental disagreement with Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding defence spending. Healey communicated his decision via a letter, expressing concern that the Treasury is unwilling to provide adequate resources to address escalating global threats. He argued that insufficient funding compromises the UK’s ability to defend itself effectively. The resignation underscores growing tensions within the government over prioritising defence in the context of broader economic constraints. Healey served as Defence Minister since […], and his departure creates a significant gap in the Labour front bench. The move is likely to fuel further debate about the future of UK defence policy and budgetary allocations. No replacement has been named at this time.