On the recordJune 12, 2026
This new era for defence required further investment through the Defence Investment Plan.
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John Healey
Labour Party
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foxnews.comThis new era for defence required further investment through the Defence Investment Plan.
Resignation letter addressing defense funding issues.
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There is no date for reaching 3 per cent spending on defence, and our adversaries do not follow timetables set by the Treasury.
I took the decision to resign with the very greatest regret and reluctance, but I continue to be certain about this decision.
the UK's defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time".
Sir Keir Starmer is 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