UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended the government's defence spending plans, insisting it is his 'number one priority' and that he will fight to keep his job. In an interview with the BBC, Starmer said defence would be the top focus in the next spending review.
His remarks came a day after Defence Secretary John Healey resigned from his position. When asked about the possibility of a leadership challenge, Starmer replied: 'I will fight.'
The Prime Minister's comments follow criticism that the UK's defence plan is underfunded and outdated, as highlighted by Al Carns after his resignation. Starmer emphasised his commitment to staying in office, stating, 'I'm not going away.'
The developments have sparked discussions on the future of UK defence policy and Labour party leadership.
