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Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens

Al Carns resigned on Thursday evening, writing to Sir Keir to tell him the government

Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party

resignation of Al Carns.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gyp8n7g3go) Carns, another former soldier, did a couple of television

Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer

Al Carns. With Burnham out of the race in the immediate future, his allies in parliament have begun casting around for alternative plans. “Stopping Wes is the top priority,” said one. “MPs won’t take

Polite but deadly: John Healey skewers Keir Starmer as he heads for the door | John Crace

Al Carns. He described the Dip as not fit for purpose and Healey as a man who had given serious service. Starmer appeared trapped. Unless he could squeeze at least £15bn more

John Healey says Labour infighting puts government’s credibility at risk

Al Carns. Arguing that “these are serious times”, Healey – who was also a minister under Gordon Brown – said [Labour](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/labour) had to demonstrate how it would meet the moment while Russia continued

Wednesday briefing: How much longer can Keir Starmer cling to power?

resigned – calling for Starmer’s exit. Downing Street insiders said last night that the health secretary did not yet have the required support from the 81 MPs to formally launch a leadership bid, but Streeting