Healey says defence spending plan falls far short, attacks Starmer and Reeves

Chancellor Jeremy Healey said the current defence spending plan is inadequate. He described the plan as “well short of what’s required” to meet security needs. Healey directed his criticism at Labour leader Keir Starmer. He also singled out former minister Reeves for criticism. The comments came amid ongoing debates over the UK’s defence budget. Healey argued that insufficient funding could weaken national security. Opposition parties have responded by defending the proposed spending levels. The dispute is expected to influence upcoming parliamentary discussions on defence funding.