Nandy suggests more money will be allocated for defence after Healey’s resignation (opens original article in a new tab)

A UK Cabinet minister suggested increased defence funding following the resignation of the previous defence secretary, with government departments planning budget cuts to support this, and the new defence secretary pledging to secure necessary resources for the armed forces.

• A Cabinet minister suggested more money will be allocated for defence after the resignation of the previous defence secretary.
• Lisa Nandy stated that government departments are cutting budgets to fund defence, with defence being the highest priority.
• Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary, vowed to ensure the armed forces get necessary funding despite previous concerns about resource commitment.