New defence secretary to ‘reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sources
Starmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation
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Dan Jarvis (left) with Keir Starmer and the chief of defence staff, Sir Richard Knighton, at No 10. Photograph: Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing StreetView image in fullscreenDan Jarvis (left) with Keir Starmer and the chief of defence staff, Sir Richard Knighton, at No 10. Photograph: Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing StreetDan JarvisNew defence secretary to ‘reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sourcesStarmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation Jessica Elgot, Dan Sabbagh and Alexandra ToppingSun 14 Jun 2026 17.53 EDTFirst published on Sun 14 Jun 2026 14.22 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe new defence secretary is to revisit a controversial plan for funding the armed forces and may return to demand more cash from the…
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