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Former Tory MP and military officer on Keir Starmer's 'rope-a-dope' week

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According to France 24, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing significant political pressure. Both his defence secretary and defence minister have resigned this week, citing insufficient military spending and concerns about Britain's readiness to counter Russian threats. The dual departures represent a major setback for the government and underscore ongoing tensions over defence budgets in UK politics.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/spotlight/20260612-f...

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