Al Carns resigns as the UK defence minister following the exit of Dan Healey amid a defence funding dispute. Multiple reports say Carns tells the Prime Minister he cannot continue in the role because the level of defence investment is “inadequate.” According to the BBC, Carns says the armed forces are not “sufficiently funded,” framing his resignation as a response to what he describes as ongoing shortfalls. The reports also link the resignation to the wider leadership change in defence. BBC Politics states Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary, following Healey’s departure. The Evening Standard reports that Carns resigns on Thursday evening and informs the Prime Minister that he cannot defend an investment level that he says he knows is insufficient. Across outlets, the central points are that Healey leaves amid disagreements over military funding, Jarvis takes over as defence secretary, and Carns resigns immediately afterward, citing the funding level as the reason.
Al Carns resigns as defence minister after defence funding row prompts leadership change
Al Carns resigns as the UK defence minister following the exit of Dan Healey amid a defence funding dispute. Multiple reports say Carns tells the Prime Minister he cannot continue in the role because...
- Al Carns resigns as the defence minister on Thursday evening.
- His resignation follows Dan Healey’s exit, which is tied to a dispute over defence/military funding.
- Carns says the armed forces are not “sufficiently funded” and that the investment level is inadequate.
- Carns tells the Prime Minister he cannot defend a level of investment he considers insufficient.
- Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary after Healey’s departure.
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.
2 hours agoMr Carns quit on Thursday evening, telling the Prime Minister he could not defend ‘a level of investment I know to be inadequate’.
4 hours agoAl Carns quit on Thursday evening, telling the Prime Minister he could not defend ‘a level of investment I know to be inadequate’.
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