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UK defense secretary resigns over military spending
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: John Healey resigned after criticizing the government for spending well short of what it should on the military.
WHO: John Healey
WHAT: Resigned as UK defense secretary, criticizing government military spending.
WHEN: Jun 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: He criticized the government for spending well short of what it should on the military.
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