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PM 'has my full support' after Healey resignation, says NI secretary

published at 10:22

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has defended the government's defence spending plans after John Healey's resignation.
Speaking in Belfast, Benn says the defence investment plan "involves difficult decisions", but adds that he "would draw attention to the fact we have seen the biggest increase already in defence spending as a result of the decisions the PM has taken since the Cold War".
"We are living in dangerous and difficult times... the PM has my full support. We need stability and he's going to carry on doing his job in the way that he has," he says.
Benn says he has known Healey a "very long time" and wants to thank him for the role he played during his time in office, and wishes him all the very best. 

[Hilary Benn in a black suit and red tie with round glasses, PA Media]

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