Starmer’s leadership under further pressure after defence ministers quit – UK politics live
Both John Healey and Al Carns resigned from their ministerial positions on Thursday over the government’s defence investment plan Peter Kyle , the business secretary, told Sky News this morning that he was loyal to Keir Starmer, but not “blindly loyal”. He said: It is a purpose that brought me into politics, not a person. That purpose is to get growth into our economy, to make sure the hard work is rewarded anybody who should get on in life and has the aptitude to get on in life and the approach
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04.13 EDTMinister rejects claims Labour's defence policy 'in tatters', as Dan Jarvis starts work as new defence secretaryGood morning. This time yesterday Keir Starmer’s leadership was already in peril, with many in his party assuming that he will be replaced by Andy Burnham at some point later this year, but there was a consensus that, on defence and international security, his record was impressive. John Healey’s surprise resignation as defence secretary blew that apart. Later, after 8pm last night, Al Carns, the armed forces minister, also resigned over the defence investment plan.Here is our main story, by Pippa Crerar and Dan Sabbagh.Healey’s shock resignation over defence plan pushes Starmer to brinkRead moreHere is an analysis by Jessica Elgot.Global wars, a depleted military and…
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