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freepressjournal.inpolitics28 days ago
UK defence ministers resign over spending dispute ahead of G7 summit
Two UK defence ministers resigned last Thursday, citing concerns over long-term military funding. The departures come as Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends the G7 meeting in France amid discussions on international security commitments.
news.sky.compolitics29 days ago
Shadow Defence Secretary Urges Stronger Defence Funding After Two Resignations
A senior opposition lawmaker called for increased defence spending following the resignations of two government ministers. The comments came after Britain seized a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel.
middleeasteye.netpolitics31 days ago
Defence Secretary and Armed Forces Minister Resign on Same Day
John Healey resigned as Defence Secretary on Thursday. Al Carns resigned as Armed Forces Minister the same day.
middleeasteye.netpolitics31 days ago
UK Defence Secretary and Armed Forces Minister Resign
Two senior defence ministers stepped down within a day, citing funding shortfalls and exclusion from planning decisions. Reform UK's Richard Tice called for the prime minister and chancellor to resign.
thecanary.copolitics32 days ago
Three UK Defence Officials Resign Over Spending Plan on 11 June 2026
Armed Forces minister Al Carns, Defence Secretary John Healey and his parliamentary private secretary Pamela Nash resigned hours apart, citing shortfalls in the Defence Investment Plan.
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sabcnews.compolitics62 days ago
UK's Starmer Defies Calls to Set Timetable for Leaving Office
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet he would continue governing after more than 80 lawmakers called for him to set a timetable for departure following poor results in local elections. Two junior ministers resigned on Tuesday in protest of his leadership. Starmer…
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The Independentpolitics62 days ago
Four Ministers Resign from Starmer Government After Local Elections as Over 90 Labour MPs Urge Leadership Change
Keir Starmer confronted his cabinet on Tuesday morning and challenged rivals to trigger a formal leadership contest after a wave of ministerial resignations and internal demands for him to quit. The prime minister insisted the Labour Party's process for removing a leader had not…
rnz.co.nzpolitics63 days ago
Melanie Ward Resigns as Aide to Deputy Prime Minister and Calls for Starmer to Resign
Melanie Ward, parliamentary private secretary to Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, resigned on Monday and called for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down as Labour leader. She was the fourth government aide to resign that day amid growing calls from Labour MPs for Starmer to…
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