A second senior official has resigned from the UK Ministry of Defence within hours, escalating challenges for Labour leader Keir Starmer. Al Carns, the Minister for the Armed Forces, stepped down on Thursday, following the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey. Both resignations are reportedly linked to dissatisfaction with the budget allocated by Starmer’s government. The back-to-back departures create a significant void in the leadership of the Ministry of Defence. This double resignation is expected to fuel further scrutiny of Starmer’s financial priorities and leadership within the Labour party. No immediate replacements have been announced for either position. The situation presents a political headache for Starmer as he navigates budgetary constraints and maintains party unity.