Political Thinking with Nick Robinson, The Treasury was in denial: John Healey on why he resigned as defence secretary

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

The Treasury was in denial: John Healey on why he resigned as defence secretary

6 July 2026

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In his first interview since resigning from Keir Starmer's government, the former Defence Secretary John Healey talks about the threats we face, his hopes for a Burnham government, and why he thinks the Treasury is in denial.

Producer: Hannah Wilkinson