UK defence spending6 hrs agoScotland on front line in fight against Russia - MPGraeme Downie's comments came as British armed forces boarded a sanctions-busting Russian oil tanker in the English Channel.6 hrs ago1 day agoAre the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.1 day ago2 days agoI have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending decisionsSir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.2 days ago2 days agoDefence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safeEx-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".2 days ago3 days agoHealey quits as defence secretary in row over military spendingHe says a defence funding plan "falls well short", as Sir Keir Starmer insists he will keep the UK safe.3 days ago3 days agoWhy defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep himThe defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands.3 days ago3 days agoChris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's governmentAn already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.3 days ago4 days agoStarmer dithering over defence spending, says BadenochThe clash at PMQs comes amid a cabinet battle over how a military investment plan will be funded.4 days ago7 days agoDelays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs sayThe Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.7 days ago...
