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New defence secretary to β€˜reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sources

Starmer β€˜can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation

The new defence secretary is to revisit a controversial plan for funding the armed forces and may return to demand more cash from the Treasury, allies have said.

Multiple government sources said Dan Jarvis would look to β€œreprioritise” aspects of the defence investment plan (Dip), which was delayed until July after the resignation of John Healey following a disagreement over its funding.

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Β© Photograph: Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street

Β© Photograph: Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street

Β© Photograph: Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street

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