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UK defence chief quits, AUKUS deal in doubt
Published 2 weeks ago
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Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit adequate resources to defend the country amid rising global threats. The resignation has triggered political turmoil in the UK and raised concerns about the AUKUS defence pact, with Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles's planned tour of a British naval facility cancelled. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is positioning himself to challenge for the Prime Minister's position as early as next week.
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