I never expected to write this letter, but I am forced to make decisions that would reduce the readiness of our forces and increase the risk to personnel on operations, and could make our country less safe.
Explaining the reasons for his resignation.
Share
More from John Healey
But it also threatens our economic security: impacting the family finances of millions of British people.
As the new chancellor, John Healey, weighs the price of energy support for struggling households, however, he will have to contend with higher borrowing costs.
We are cutting the deficit faster than any other G7 economy, while giving people a bit of breathing space with cost of living pressures and focusing support to get young people into work.
As we have regularly discussed, I am certain that a headmark date for 3% of GDP on defence in 2030 is what Britain must set.
Other voices in this conversation
