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Defence Secretary John Healey resigns over the delayed defence funding plan, raising questions about Keir Starmer's leadership.
Defence Secretary John Healey resigned this afternoon, over the government’s much delayed defence funding plan. In a letter to the prime minister, Healey said Keir Starmer had been “unable” to commit resources that the UK desperately needs. So what does this mean for Starmer’s leadership? And will taxpayers ultimately be left to foot the bill? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guests: Anna Mikhailova, political editor, Times Radio. Larisa Brown, defence editor, The Times. General Sir John McColl, former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Host: John Pienaar. Producers: Angus Mitchell, Sofia Johanson. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: John Healey has launched a broadside at Keir Starmer. Will the PM surrender? Further listening: Has Britain become ungovernable? Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Host: John Pienaar
Guests: Anna Mikhailova, Larisa Brown, General Sir John McColl
Topics covered
- defence
- politics
- government
- leadership
- funding
Keywords
- defence secretary
- resignation
- funding plan
- Keir Starmer
- politics
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