The comments made by Ben Wallace, the former Secretary of State for Defence, on 11 June 2026.
John Healey shadowed me for over 4 years. While I didn’t agree with everything he did I know he tried his best and had the interests of the Armed Forces at his heart. I know he loved the job and it will have not been easy to resign. His loyalty to his Party and PM was not reciprocated by them when it mattered and I think he was left with no choice. I wish him the very best. His resignation was one of principle.