Healey Resigns Over Defense Spending Crisis

Defense Secretary John Healey just quit, slamming the government’s new spending plan as dangerously short-sighted — claiming it will actually make Britain less safe. His resignation, coming at a fragile moment for PM Starmer, signals deepening tensions between the Treasury and defense needs. Healey echoed former Secretary Lord Robertson’s warning about “corrosive complacency,” as global threats rise and NATO allies (except Spain) aim for 3.5% GDP defense spending by 2030. But here’s the problem: the government promises billions for new weapons while ignoring its own defense waste — projects like the Ajax armored vehicles, delayed eight years and costing billions over budget. The National Audit Office questions if we’re even getting value. While other departments must justify every pound, defense gets a free pass — a glaring contradiction in an era of rising global risk. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22167156947d998c