UK defence minister Healey quits, says PM Starmer’s plans fail to keep country safe

British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmerof failing to commit the government resources that are needed to defend the country at a time of heightened threat.

The unexpected resigation, accompanied with a scathing public letter, compounds the pressure on Starmer when he is facing a likely leadership challenge and exposes the crisis at the heart of government – how it can ramp up defence spending when there is...