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UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government is not spending enough on the military

UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government is not spending enough on the military

LONDON — U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey unexpectedly quit on Thursday, saying the government is unwilling to spend enough on the military at a time of “rising threats.” The resignation dealt another blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is already facing demands from Labour colleagues to step down.

Associated Press

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