international wire; broke the Healey resignation story on June 11
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Confirmed that Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on June 11, saying the Treasury was 'unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats.' Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned the same day. Dan Jarvis, a former Army major and ex-Parachute Regiment officer who had served as Minister for Security, was appointed Defence Secretary in Healey's place.
“Defense Secretary John Healey resigns from UK government.”