Why Has Defence Secretary John Healey Resigned?

<p>Today, the UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned.</p><p>In his resignation letter to the PM, Healey set out his reasons for leaving, telling the PM the defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time”. </p><p>The sixth minister to resign for Starmer’s cabinet in a month, and one of its most loyal, the question will now turn to what lies ahead for the PM.</p><p>Adam and Chris are joined by Shashank Joshi Defence Editor of the Economist</p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.

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