Political Quotes

On the recordJune 11, 2026
the prime minister had been unable and the Treasury unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats
Said by
John Healey
Labour Party
Source
bbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Resignation letter addressing funding issues

Share

More from John Healey

Jul 22, 2026

fiscal credibility is the bedrock for economic stability and for national security

bbc.co.uk
Jun 16, 2026

the government's current plans to fund the military in the coming years fall "well short" of what is required.

bbc.com
Jun 16, 2026

readying Britain for an uncertain world was the "duty of our political generation".

bbc.com
Jul 21, 2026

the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats.

thenational.scot

Other voices in this conversation