John Healey

British politician (born 1960)

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John Healey is a British politician who has served as Secretary of State for Defence since July 2024. A member of the Labour Party, he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, previously Wentworth and Wentworth and Dearne, since 1997.

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Defence Secretary pays tribute to VJ veterans Defence Secretary John Healey paid tribute to the veterans who fought on Japan Day on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published 17 hours ago

Defence Secretary gives update ahead of Trump-Putin talks Defence Secretary John Healey has spoken out ahead of Friday's meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, saying the talks will be "the first stage that will lead to negotiations". "This is about.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published 17 hours ago

UK-China War Soon? UK THREATENS Attack on China over Taiwan \| Deploys Warship near South China Sea UK Defence Secretary John Healey has issued a stark warning to China, declaring that Britain may consider military action if Beijing invades Taiwan. In a show of force, the UK is deploying the HMS.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 3 weeks ago

UK and France view joint missile project Defence Secretary John Healey and his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu visit MBDA in Hertfordshire to view a Storm Shadow cruise missile. They are joined by MBDA executives from the UK and France.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:09Published on July 10, 2025

Starmer and Trump in deep conversation Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump were deep in conversation before the North Atlantic Council plenary meeting during the Nato Summit at the Hague, Netherlands. Sir Keir.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:04Published on June 25, 2025

Defence Sec: It's a bad day for Putin Mr Healey hails the UK's committment to buy a fleet of new fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapon. John Healey attends the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands. Among other matters, members.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published on June 25, 2025

Nuclear site in Berkshire set to expand The UK's nuclear weapons centre in Berkshire is set to be expanded, the defence secretary has said. John Healey visited the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) at Aldermaston to mark its 75th.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:27Published on June 20, 2025

'Dangerous moment' for entire Middle East, Defence Sec says John Healey says it is a “dangerous moment for the entire region” as tensions escalate in the Middle East with Iran and Israel exchanging strikes. Speaking at RUSI, the defence secretary says the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:26Published on June 17, 2025

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Defence secretary denies Trump is reason for UK defence spending boost Defence Secretary John Healey has denied Donald Trump is the reason UK defence spending is being increased to 2.5% of GDP. Sky News - Published on February 26, 2025
UK and US defence secretaries speak for first time since Trump took office Pete Hegseth, the new US defence secretary, spoke with his British counterpart John Healey by phone on Friday in their first conversation since taking office, Sky News can reveal. Sky News - Published on January 31, 2025
'Excellent progress' in India-UK defence ties India and the UK reviewed their ongoing defence cooperation, focusing on progress in electric propulsion for warships and jet engines. Defence ministers Rajnath Singh and John Healey agreed to maintain.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 16, 2025

Problems in British military 'much worse than we thought', new defence secretary says The state of the UK's armed forces, hollowed out by decades of cuts, is "much worse than we thought", Defence Secretary John Healey has revealed. Sky News - Published on July 22, 2024
'No surprise' Trump picked 'controversial' running mate, says UK defence secretary UK Defence Secretary John Healey has said it is "no surprise" that the "controversial" presidential candidate Donald Trump picked a "controversial" running mate for the US election. Sky News - Published on July 16, 2024
Labour defence secretary travels to Ukraine as govt pledges new supplies to Kyiv Defence Secretary John Healey has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with the Labour government making a new pledge on sending arms to Ukraine. Sky News - Published on July 7, 2024

Starmer 'right to be firm' on ceasefire rebels - shadow minister Sir Keir Starmer was "right to be firm" with his shadow ministers who resigned after voting for a ceasefire in the Middle East last night, according to the shadow defence secretary John Healey. Sky News - Published on November 16, 2023