The departure of John Healey, who denounces the lack of desire to increase military spending, is a hard blow for the Prime Minister as his leadership could be challenged as early as next week.
It is a new torpedo against the already fragile power of Keir Starmer. And it is fired by the Minister of Defense himself. Denouncing the government’s insufficient efforts towards the armed forces, John Healey announced his resignation this Thursday. In a resounding way, by accusing the Prime Minister of endangering the country.
By slamming the door, John Healey did not use wooden language. “You have been unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources the nation needs to defend the country in this time of increasing threats.”he wrote in his scathing resignation letter. At the heart of the battle is the ten-year defense investment plan (DIP), which follows last year’s uncosted Strategic Defense Review. It should have already been presented last fall but is still awaiting the signature of Keir Starmer, who promises to publish it before the NATO summit on July 7.
Senior military officials…
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