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Secretary of State for Defence John Healey arrives for a cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London, Tuesday, 12 May 2026.

Video. UK defence secretary resigns, criticising military spending plans

Updated: 11/06/2026 - 15:21 GMT+2

The Defence Investment Plan has faced repeated delays despite warnings that the UK's armed forces face a major funding gap.

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