British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has not lost authority and will fight to remain in office after the resignation of Defence Minister John Healey. Speaking publicly for the first time since Healey stepped down, Starmer told the BBC that he would not “walk away,” rejecting the idea that his leadership has weakened or that he lacks the power to govern. Starmer’s comments come a day after Healey’s resignation, which he presented as a challenge to the government’s ability to commit the resources he said are needed to keep the country safe. Starmer also argues that any attempt to replace him would face the same financial constraints affecting the government’s defence and spending environment. The outlets report that political rivals are expected to move toward a contest to determine whether Starmer should be replaced in the coming weeks or months, though no specific timeline or process is cited in the provided accounts.