Sir Keir Starmer’s new Defence Investment Plan (DIP) won’t keep Britain safe, according to the former defence secretary who resigned over a lack of funding for the military, and has now urged the government to “do more” to bolster Britain’s defences.
John Healey – who quit earlier this month after accusing the prime minister of being “unwilling to commit the resources” needed to keep Britain safe – suggested the final funding settlement of 2.7 per cent of GDP was not enough and urged the government to set out a target date for the UK to spend 3 per cent on defence.
