Kemi Badenoch demands John Healey’s resignation if his Budget fails to deliver defence spending promise
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TL;DR
- Kemi Badenoch has demanded John Healey's resignation as Chancellor if his Budget fails to meet Labour's defence spending promises.
- Healey previously resigned as Defence Secretary, citing frustration with the government's failure to commit resources for defence spending.
- Badenoch accused Labour of failing to fund the armed forces and growing the economy amid increasing national security threats.
- She highlighted reports of Russian spying and growing vulnerabilities in the High North as reasons for strengthening British defences.
- Badenoch emphasized that adequate defence spending is crucial for national security and the preservation of the welfare system.