British Defence Secretary John Healey resigns, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces. Healey states in his resignation letter that he believes the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP) does not receive the resources needed at a time when security threats are rising. Multiple outlets report that Healey warns his departure could leave Britain more vulnerable, saying he is effectively being forced to make decisions that could make the country “less safe.” The resignation adds to political pressure on Starmer ahead of an upcoming by-election, with reporting describing the episode as a widening crisis within the government’s defence team. The BBC also reports that the Armed Forces minister resigns hours after Healey’s exit, further escalating a public dispute over military spending plans. Coverage across outlets characterizes the dispute as centered on whether the government has been willing and able to commit essential budget for defence investment, with Healey and the resignation letter pointing to both leadership and Treasury funding decisions.