U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey quits, says govt. isn’t willing to spend enough on military

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday (June 11, 2026), saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threat.

Mr. Healey told Prime Minister Keir Starmer that the government’s defence investment plan falls “well short of what is required at this dangerous time.”

Publication of the plan has been delayed amid reports of disagreement between the defence ministry and the Treasury.

Further details awaited.