UK Defence Chief Quits, Blames Starmer Over Military Funding

In his resignation letter, Healey said the government’s proposed Defence Investment Plan falls short of what is required to address growing security threats and could leave Britain less prepared.

He argued that insufficient funding would affect military readiness and increase risks to personnel, adding that he could not support a defence settlement he believed was inadequate.

The resignation comes amid delays in the publication of the government’s defence strategy and growing debate over military spending ahead of a key NATO summit next month.

Healey’s departure is the latest setback for Starmer’s government and is expected to intensify pressure on the prime minister as political tensions continue to mount within the ruling Labour Party.