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Three senior defence figures, including former defence secretary John Healey and chief of defence staff Rich Knighton, accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of underfunding the British military in Parliament on Tuesday.

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Who
Keir Starmer, John Healey, Al Carns, Rich Knighton, Dan Jarvis
What
Three senior defence figures, including former defence secretary John Healey and chief of defence staff Rich Knighton, accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of underfunding the British military in Parliament on Tuesday.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:10 GMT · 2h 12m ago
Where
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Why
The accusations stem from a bitter row over the Defence Investment Plan (Dip), which critics argue provides insufficient funding for the military to carry out expected operations.
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The ongoing dispute over military funding and the resignations of senior officials highlight significant internal tensions within the government, potentially impacting national defense capabilities and Starmer's leadership ahead of the NATO summit.

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