John Healey: “I am now left with no other option than to submit my resignation as your Defence Secretary.”

I’m determined Britain has a lead role in harnessing this technology to drive more jobs, better public services, and growth that’s UK-wide.

This is an active, hands-on government, putting British interests first – giving breathing space to those feeling the strain, making our country more resilient and bringing hope back.

This first-of-its-kind competition will help make sure more of the benefits of AI are felt in every UK postcode.

Fiscal discipline has been the bedrock of the government that I was part of for the first couple of years, as a Labour government since July 2024.