British defence minister resigns after prolonged funding dispute

The United Kingdom’s defence minister announced his resignation. The departure follows months of internal conflict over defence funding. Disagreements centred on budget allocations for military programmes. The minister cited the funding dispute as a key factor in his decision. His resignation was confirmed by the British government. The news was covered by Baltic News Network. The move may prompt a reshuffle within the defence department. Analysts will watch how the funding debate proceeds without his leadership.