UK defense secretary resigns over military spending, in fresh blow to Keir Starmer

UK Secretary of Defense John Healey resigned over a budget dispute, criticizing the government for insufficient resources for the British Armed Forces. The resignation follows internal pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose popularity has declined, and precedes a delayed defense funding announcement ahead of a NATO summit. A by-election in Makerfield may further challenge Starmer's leadership.