UK defence secretary resigns over insufficient military spending

The United Kingdom’s defence secretary has announced his resignation. In his statement, he said the government is not providing enough funding for the military. He highlighted concerns about the impact of limited budgets on defence capabilities. The resignation comes amid ongoing debates over defence spending levels. Senior officials will need to appoint a successor to fill the vacancy. The departure may prompt a review of the nation’s defence budget. Opposition parties have pledged to scrutinise the funding shortfall. The situation adds pressure on the government ahead of upcoming security reviews.