Sky News broke into regular programming to announce Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation, accusing PM Starmer of risking UK security. US official backs Healey's call for higher defence spending.
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary, with a blistering attack on Starmer and Reeves, undermines Labour's national security credibility and complicates the task for a successor.
John Healey resigned as defence secretary after rejecting a £2bn offer from Keir Starmer, leaving the UK without a defence strategy weeks before a Nato summit.
Andy Burnham's campaign in Makerfield draws Labour from all factions, with a win seen as crucial for the party's future amid fears of Reform UK's rise.
Former armed forces minister Al Carns quit, criticising the UK defence plan as underfunded and focused on outdated systems, hinting at a Labour leadership run.
Defence secretary John Healey resigns after Rachel Reeves' budget cuts. Starmer avoids tax rises, borrowing, or major cuts, leaving defence funding unresolved.
UK PM Keir Starmer defends defence spending plans amid resignation of defence secretary John Healey, insisting he will fight to keep his job.
Keir Starmer insists defence is his top priority despite the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey. He warns any successor would face the same tough choices and vows to fight any leadership challenge.
Nigel Farage says Keir Starmer has failed his primary duty to protect Britain, as the PM faces a defence spending row after resignations of John Healey and Al Carns.
Rachel Reeves' refusal to fund defence forces John Healey to resign, crushing Keir Starmer's slim chances of surviving as PM amid a growing security crisis.
Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure to make 'bold and courageous' defence funding decisions after defence secretary John Healey and armed forces minister Al Carns resigned over the defence investment plan.
Former Army major Dan Jarvis, known for his calm under pressure, takes on the role of Defence Secretary amid defence spending disputes and global conflicts.
Reform MP Richard Tice lambasts Keir Starmer's Labour government on GB News, accusing it of prioritising welfare over defence after Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation.
Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure to make bold defence funding decisions after the resignations of defence secretary John Healey and armed forces minister Al Carns over the defence investment plan.
Professor Michael Clarke warns the UK is heading for military confrontation with Russia within two years, following Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation over inadequate defence funding.
A military expert warns the UK is unprepared for a major conflict and could be forced to introduce conscription, due to inadequate defence spending after the Defence Secretary resigned.
Keir Starmer's government is shaken after Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned, slamming inadequate defence funding. Aides also quit.
Despite recent claims, laser weapons for missile defence remain impractical due to technical challenges and past failures, as seen with Israel's Iron Dome.
A Glasgow MSP warns that Scotland's shipyards could lose jobs if the UK Government fails to significantly invest in defence, urging Keir Starmer to step up spending after John Healey's resignation.
Sir Keir Starmer insists on national security after John Healey's resignation, while families of Air India crash victims demand transparency and social clubs receive funding.
Iran condemns Israeli air strikes in Syria as a violation of sovereignty and backs Syria's right to self-defence, amid heightened regional tensions.
Experts warn of conscription if WW3 breaks out, with five groups most likely to be called up: young men, singles, women, ex-soldiers, and older people.
PM pledges historic defence investment after Defence Secretary John Healey, aide Pamela Nash, and minister Al Carns quit over inadequate funding plans.
Defence expert Ben Jones says John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a devastating blow to Keir Starmer, revealing major leadership issues and failure to prioritise defence.
Al Carns quit as defence minister, following John Healey's resignation over inadequate military funding. Sir Keir Starmer faces another blow to his authority as disputes over defence investment plan deepen.
Dan Jarvis has been appointed as Defence Secretary following John Healey's surprise resignation. This is a developing story.
Al Carns has resigned as defence minister, following former Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation earlier today, dealing another blow to Keir Starmer.
Keir Starmer suffers fresh blow as Armed Forces minister Al Carns quits, criticising inadequate defence funding, hours after Defence Secretary John Healey resigned.
Russia warns EU plan to use frozen assets for Ukraine loan could be considered an act of war, as Medvedev cites casus belli.
A Colombian Air Force C-130 plane crashed in the Amazon, killing 66 and injuring dozens, with four missing.