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On the recordJune 11, 2026
Since then, you have been unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats.
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John Healey
Labour Party

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Resignation letter addressing military investment plans.

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Jul 7, 2026

The Treasury still often sees defence as a drain on public spending and not the driver of economic growth that we've demonstrated in two years.

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Jun 11, 2026

unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs

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Jun 12, 2026

the plan - which he was shown on Monday - "falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time".

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Jun 16, 2026

My decision last week was about our country, not career.

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