U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey resigned after rejecting the government’s military funding plan, saying it would leave the armed forces under-resourced and could make the country less safe. The BBC reported he had pushed for defense spending to reach 3% of GDP by 2030 but was offered a smaller increase.
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John Healey resigned as Britain’s defence secretary, saying Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury had failed to provide the resources needed for national defence. His departure is the sixth ministerial resignation since Labour’s poor election showing last month.
Key takeaways: The Conservative Party narrowly avoided a major blow, holding onto the former seat of ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson in suburban London. The party…
Legendary British actress and politician Glenda Jackson passed away at the age of 87 after a short illness. She was a successful actress, winning two Academy Awards, and a successful politician, representing Hampstead and Highgate in the British Parliament from 1992-2015. Her death has been met with an outpouring of love and respect from her colleagues and fans, who will remember her for her incredible legacy.
Nigeria's main opposition parties have called for a revote of the 2023 presidential election, citing widespread violence, rigging, intimidation of voters, and doctoring of results. They have urged the international community to intervene and the Nigerian government to take steps to ensure a free and fair election, which has been widely criticized by international observers. Partial results from the election show an early lead for the ruling party, but the opposition parties have decried the results as "heavily doctored and manipulated."
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her resignation after more than five years in office. Her final act as leader was to join Education Minister Chris Hipkins at the Rātana meeting grounds, and her departure has been met with sadness from many New Zealanders. Ardern's deputy, Grant Robertson, will serve as acting Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen in a leadership election on February 18th.
Chris Hipkins Set to Become New Zealand’s Next Prime Minister Following Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation
Chris Hipkins Set to Become New Zealand’s Next Prime Minister Following Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation
New Zealand is set to have a new prime minister, with Education Minister Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern following her shock resignation announcement earlier this week. Labour Party Whip Duncan Webb has announced that the Labour Party caucus will meet on Sunday to endorse Hipkins' nomination and confirm him as leader. Ardern has been in the top role for five-and-a-half years and her resignation has sent shockwaves through the nation, with Hipkins set to take over the role of prime minister in the coming weeks.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation from her role as leader of the country, citing that she no longer has "enough in the tank" to do the job justice. She will remain in her seat as a lawmaker until the general election in October, and is confident in the Labour Party's ability to win. Ardern will be remembered for her work on a number of issues, including her response to the global pandemic.