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UK defense secretary John Healey resigns over spending
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: John Healey resigned after criticizing the government for military spending below what it should be.
WHO: John Healey
WHAT: Resigned as UK defense secretary in protest over military spending he said was too low
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 4:09 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: He criticized the government for spending well short of what it should on the military.
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