John Healey resigns as defence secretary from Keir Starmer's government

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John Healey has resigned as defence secretary in a letter to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the government's plans for defence spending.

Healey's letter to Starmer said the financial settlement for the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) offered by the prime minister "falls well short of what is required for defence and the country and this dangerous time".

He added "after explaining to you that I would not be able to accept a DIP settlement that does not give our forces the resources they need, I am now left with no other option than to submit my resignation".

BBC Political Editor Chris Mason reacts to the news that piles further pressure on the prime minister.

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