- Jun 30
UK to boost defence spending by £15bn with a major push into drones and a hybrid navy
Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a £300 billion defence investment plan for the next four years, with over £5 billion earmarked for drones and autonomous systems as the country adapts to lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East.
- Jun 29
UK unveils long-delayed defence plan with £5 billion for drones, but funding row lingers
The delayed Defence Investment Plan, prioritising autonomous systems and uncrewed ships, was published on Tuesday amid accusations from opposition parties that it is 'too little, too late'.
- Jun 24
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, triggering Starmer resignation and Labour leadership race
Andy Burnham's return to Parliament after winning the Makerfield by-election has triggered Keir Starmer's resignation and opened a Labour leadership race, with Burnham the clear frontrunner.
- Jun 22
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister after two years, Andy Burnham set to take over
Britain faces its seventh prime minister in a decade as Keir Starmer steps down, with Manchester mayor Andy Burnham the clear favourite to succeed him.
- Jun 21
Keir Starmer expected to resign as UK prime minister on Monday after losing Labour support to Andy Burnham
Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation as British prime minister on Monday, succumbing to months of internal Labour pressure after Andy Burnham's decisive by-election win in Makerfield.
- Jun 21
Keir Starmer faces mounting resignation calls as rival Andy Burnham returns to Parliament
The British prime minister is under unprecedented pressure from his own party after a by-election win by the popular former Manchester mayor, with multiple media outlets reporting a resignation announcement as soon as Monday.
- Jun 13
Starmer battles to retain grip on power as defence secretary quits over £18bn funding gap, Burnham eyes challenge
John Healey's shock resignation as UK defence secretary has plunged Keir Starmer's government into turmoil, with mayor Andy Burnham positioning himself to launch a leadership bid if he wins a by-election next Thursday.
- Jun 12
UK PM Starmer names Dan Jarvis as defence secretary after John Healey's resignation over spending shortfall
In a snap move, Prime Minister Keir Starmer named ex-paratrooper Dan Jarvis as Britain's new defence secretary, hours after John Healey resigned in protest over defence budget constraints.
- Jun 11
Two UK ministers quit over defence funding row as Starmer faces cabinet rebellion
Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to provide the funds needed to protect the country against growing threats.
- Jun 11
UK defence minister John Healey resigns, accusing Starmer and Treasury of starving the military of funds
John Healey stepped down as Britain's defence secretary on Thursday, publishing a resignation letter that blames Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury for failing to fund what he calls a new era of rising threats.
- Jun 11
Starmer vows to fight on after defence secretary Healey quits over spending row
British PM Keir Starmer insists he will not step down after Defence Secretary John Healey resigned Thursday, accusing the government of failing to fund the military adequately.
