You know what defence needs... Without a DIP that meets the moment in this way, I am being forced to make decisions that would reduce the readiness of our Forces and increase the risk to personnel on operations, and could make the country less safe.
John Healey: “You know what defence needs... Without a DIP that meets the moment in this way, I am being forced to make decisions that…”
On the recordJune 13, 2026
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John Healey
Labour Party
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Resignation letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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