*** BESTPIX *** LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 12: Former Armed Forces Minister Al Carns departs from BBC Broadcasting House after being interviewed on the morning after he resigned from his position, on June 12, 2026 in London, England. Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns both resigned yesterday in a dispute over the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (DIP). In a scathing resignation letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Healey stated that the financial settlement offered to his department fell "well short of what is required for defence" and accused Starmer of being "unable" and the Treasury "unwilling" to commit the necessary resources. He warned that the funding shortfall would force decisions that could "make the country less safe" and reduce military readiness. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)