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UK Defense Secretary’s Ugly Exit Shatters Starmer’s Legacy
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June 12, 2026
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1:17Now PlayingKeir Starmer's defense secretary quit over the UK premier's failure to follow through on vows to "spend more, faster" to counter the threat from Russia. #uk #russia #europe #politics #worldnews #news
The resignation of John Healey leaves Starmer badly damaged and the UK with diminished credibility as a leading military force, with Healey saying the premier's foot-dragging risks leaving Britain "less safe."
Healey's departure may speed up Starmer's own political demise, with potential challengers to his leadership circling and a by-election next week that could see Andy Burnham launch a challenge to Starmer's position.
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