John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary, according to the reporting, amid a dispute over long-term funding for the armed forces. The Daily Mail frames the development as part of a wider political disagreement involving Labour leader Keir Starmer. Healey is described as making the claim that Starmer is “unable” to defend Britain, a criticism connected to the funding argument that underpins his departure from the defence role. The reports indicate that Healey’s resignation follows disagreements over how military spending should be planned and secured over the longer term. Beyond the personnel change, the controversy centers on questions of defence policy and fiscal commitments, with Healey suggesting the leadership direction does not provide sufficient confidence or capability to defend the country. No additional details about the specific funding figures, the timeline for decisions, or the government’s alternative proposal are provided in the available accounts. The dispute therefore remains characterized by the resignation and the accompanying public criticism rather than by a detailed policy breakdown.