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- Politics live with Andrew SparrowUK defence spending plan ‘well short of what’s required’ and harder choices needed, says John Healey - as it happened
Trio of senior defence figures accuse Starmer of underfunding military
‘Learn to love Ed Miliband’: how Burnham allies are jostling for cabinet jobs
- First Edition newsletterTuesday briefing: How the UK’s military spending row exposes Starmer’s defence dilemma
‘Unbelievable’ waste and inefficiency at MoD, says ex-defence minister Al Carns
The old ‘warfare v welfare’ arguments are back – but it’s Britain’s real duty to spend on both
Frances Ryan
Defence secretary quizzed by MPs over timing of Russian oil tanker seizure
- Politics live with Andrew SparrowTechnology secretary says she wants regulator to design plans for online age verification by October – as it happened
- Politics live with Andrew SparrowZelenskyy thanks UK for intercepting Russian shadow fleet oil tanker after armed forces board vessel - as it happened
Cabinet ministers asked to look for cuts to fund UK defence spending increase
- Politics live with Andrew SparrowStarmer defends investment on defence as he vows to fight any leadership challenge – as it happened
- Guardian Opinion cartoonMartin Rowson on the resignation of John Healey – cartoon
Healey showdown raises fresh questions over Starmer-Reeves power dynamic
Labour’s woes are like a slow-motion car crash – and Keir Starmer isn’t even in the driving seat
Marina Hyde
UK PM Keir Starmer defends defence spending: 'It's my number one priority' – video
UK’s defence plan is underfunded and outdated, says Al Carns after resignation
- Politics live with Andrew SparrowDan Jarvis named new defence secretary as Al Carns quits government – UK politics as it happened
UK defence funding crisis has been a long time coming
Healey’s shock resignation over defence plan pushes Starmer to brink
The Guardian view on John Healey: the defence secretary’s resignation undermines Labour as well as Keir Starmer