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UK Prime Minister Faces Leadership Challenges Amid Defence Spending Controversy

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces fresh leadership challenges after Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation over insufficient military spending, ahead of the G7 summit.

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces fresh leadership challenges after Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation over insufficient military spending, ahead of the G7 summit.

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