UK defence secretary quits, citing insufficient government military spending – Killeen Daily Herald

The United Kingdom’s defence secretary announced his resignation on Wednesday. He cited the government’s unwillingness to allocate sufficient funds to the armed forces. The statement highlighted concerns over current defence spending levels. The resignation adds pressure on the Prime Minister’s cabinet. Opposition parties have called for a review of the defence budget. The defence secretary did not specify a successor. The government has pledged to maintain national security commitments. The political fallout will be tracked in the coming days.