Two senior British military officials resigned amid a public dispute with Prime Minister Keir Starmer over defense spending plans, officials confirmed Friday.
The departures followed disagreements about budget allocations for the armed forces at a time when the United Kingdom faces pressure to increase military readiness in Europe.
Starmer’s government has sought to balance fiscal constraints with NATO commitments and domestic security priorities. The resignations exposed friction between civilian leaders and top brass.
Downing Street did not immediately name replacements for the officials who stepped down. Opposition lawmakers called for greater clarity on the government’s long-term defense strategy.
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