SECURITYJun 11 · 19:14 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor

UK defence funding crisis has been a long time coming

John Healey resigned as defense secretary after complaining that Keir Starmer delayed addressing a UK defense funding crisis. The unresolved funding issue occurs amid tensions over spending and geopolitical threats, including Donald Trump's potential military action against Iran.

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