11/06/2026
John Healey was someone to be respected regardless of your politics.
He never struck me as a career politician and always appeared to be in public life for the right reasons, with a genuine commitment to our Armed Forces.
His decision to resign over defence spending should concern us all. When a Defence Secretary is prepared to leave office because he believes our Armed Forces are not receiving the resources they need, that ought to ring alarm bells across government and the country.
Britain has a proud military tradition, but our national security can never be taken for granted. The men and women who serve deserve the resources and support needed to keep our nation safe.
Hilary Meredith-Beckham