Healey resignation:
"Without a DIP (Defence Investment Plan) that meets the moment in this way, I am being forced to make decisions that would reduce the readiness of our Forces and increase the risk to personnel on operations, and could make the country less safe."
Matilda Martin
NEW: Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned from government over defence spending plans
In his letter of resignation to Starmer, Healey said the financial settlement "falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time"
John Healey has resigned as defence secretary warning that Keir Starmer's military spending plans fall way short.
