Chancellor Healey will shelve his own defence spending target of 3% of GDP by 2030. The move follows his resignation as defence secretary in June, which he said was due to inadequate ambition for military spending in Sir Keir Starmer’s government.
WHO:Chancellor Healey
WHAT:Healey shelves his own defence spending target of 3% of GDP by 2030.
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 2:54 AM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:Healey resigned as defence secretary in June over what he saw as inadequate ambition for military spending by Sir Keir Starmer’s government.
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