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FOUND: 2 - What They Never Told You

UK’s defence plan is underfunded and outdated, says Al Carns after resignation

Former armed forces minister, who quit hours after John Healey, heavily hints he would run for Labour leadership

The Guardian - UK

Outgoing Armed Forces Minister Says UK Military Is Buying Weapons for the Wrong War

UK Defence Secretary and Armed Forces Minister resign, criticising military investment strategy. They argue for a shift towards modern technologies like drones, reflecting lessons from Ukraine's conflict.

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer shaken after several resignations over funding dispute

KEIR Starmer’s premiership has been shaken by the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary over a dispute about long-term funding for the…

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Badenoch says Starmer’s premiership is ‘falling apart’ as two ministers resign

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The Independent UK

Starmer’s authority shaken by defence secretary’s exit over military funding

John Healey was joined in his exit from Government by armed forces minister Al Carns and two parliamentary aides, heaping pressure on Sir Keir.

Evening Standard

Watch: Al Carns’ interview less than an hour before resigning as Armed Forces minister

Al Carns said he would consider his position as Armed Forces minister if the government’s military funding plan was “not right” - just an hour before announcing his resignation.

The Independent UK

Al Carns' scathing resignation letter in full as he quits role as Armed Forces Minister over defence funding

Labour MP Al Carns has stepped down from his tole just hours after Defence Secretary John Healey

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Al Carns resigns: Armed Forces Minister quits cabinet hours after Defence Secretary as Starmer crisis deepens

Mr Carns joins John Healey in resigning from his role in Government in protest over funding for the armed forces

Evening Standard

Al Carns resigns as defence minister after Healey’s exit over military funding

Mr Carns quit on Thursday evening, telling the Prime Minister he could not defend ‘a level of investment I know to be inadequate’.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer faces growing rebellion as second minister quits amid defence row

KEIR Starmer is facing a growing rebellion as another minister has quit and a Scottish Labour MP has left their defence role following a dispute…

The National (Scotland)

The five favourites to replace John Healey as defence secretary

Here are the runners and riders to replace John Healey as defence secretary following his shock resignation

The Independent UK

UK prepares mine-sweeper for Hormuz as part of wider Franco-British coalition

The United Kingdom is preparing a mine-sweeping mission to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as part of a wider Franco-British coalition that would move in once a peace deal ends the Iran war and commercial shipping returns.

Radio France Internationale

Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal

British sailors are on standby aboard RFA Lyme Bay for a mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz. This operation awaits a peace agreement between Iran and its allies. The UK and France are leading the potential international effort. Advanced technology will be used to detect and neutralize mines. The…

The Economic Times

Trump says he will not rush into deal with Iran as ‘time is on our side’

The US president had previously suggested a deal was close to being finalised.

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Royal Navy ready to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz

A British amphibious landing vessel is being loaded with ammunition and mine-hunting sea drones equipped with sonar for mine-clearing in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Independent UK

British warship awaits peace deal for vital mine-clearing mission in Strait of Hormuz

The UK’s Royal Navy is preparing for a potential mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz

Evening Standard

Healey warns Labour must ‘get serious’ as leadership row puts ‘credibility at stake’

The Defence Secretary urged colleagues to ‘get serious’ and put Britain’s security before politics.

The Guardian - UK

John Healey says Labour infighting puts government’s credibility at risk

Defence secretary say party has turned in on itself in thinly veiled criticism of Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting

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The Guardian - UK

Man hit by van in Birmingham after residents take down union flags put up by anti-migrant group

Police investigate incident on Thursday after witness claims seeing Raise the Colours logo on side of vehicle

The Independent UK

Labour leadership race: Key moments in the challenge to take on Keir Starmer

The Labour Party now looks likely to face an intense leadership battle

The Independent UK

What to know about contenders who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's Labour leader

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership is in jeopardy after his Labour Party suffered heavy defeats in local elections last week

The Independent UK

The Latest: Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future remains uncertain

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future is uncertain as key Labour Party members prepare to challenge his leadership

The Independent UK

Who is Al Carns? The former Royal Marine tipped to challenge Starmer

Decorated former marine Al Carns has emerged as a potential successor to Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader, with backbenchers increasingly discussing him as a contender amidst questions over Starmer's future. Carns, 45, had a distinguished 24-year military career, rising from the most junior ranks to Colonel, including four tours…

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner 'cleared' in HMRC tax dodge investigation paving way for Labour leadership run

Former Deputy Prime Minister does not rule out running in any leadership race but says she would not ‘trigger’ contest

Evening Standard

Labour turmoil continues as Streeting mulls leadership challenge

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has questioned whether any of the Prime Minister’s rivals can muster the necessary support to launch a contest.

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