John Healey MP
Updated: May 13, 25
Published: May 13, 25
Today 14:59
The Defence and Security Accelerator's impact on innovation showcased in new research.
Updated: May 13, 25
Published: May 12, 25
Yesterday 23:00
Industry, innovators and investors will benefit from a new partnership with UK Defence, making it easier and more attractive to do business than ever before.
Updated: Apr 9, 25
Published: Jan 24, 25
24 Jan 2025
A major deal, worth approximately £9 billion, has been struck with British firm Rolls-Royce to bolster support to the Royal Navy’s fleet of nuclear submarines, boosting national security and economic growth and delivering on the government’s Plan for Change.
Updated: Apr 9, 25
Published: Mar 20, 25
20 Mar 2025
Barrow is a blueprint for how defence spending can boost communities up and down the country, the Prime Minister will say while on a visit to the town today.
Updated: May 5, 25
Published: May 4, 25
4 May 2025
Veterans across the UK will have easier access to essential care and support under a new VALOUR system being announced today, as part of the Government’s commitment to renew the nation’s contract with those who have served through the Plan for Change.
Updated: Apr 25, 25
Published: Apr 24, 25
24 Apr 2025
Members of the public are able to watch the VE Day 80 military procession taking place on Monday 5 May
Updated: Apr 22, 25
Published: Apr 22, 25
22 Apr 2025
Ukraine Update
Updated: Apr 16, 25
Published: Feb 24, 25
24 Feb 2025
Elites with known links to the Kremlin may be subject to exclusion from the UK in show of steadfast support for Ukraine on 3 year anniversary of invasion.
Updated: Apr 9, 25
Published: Feb 24, 25
24 Feb 2025
The Ministry of Defence will double its funding for medical and rehabilitation services for Ukraine's troops
Updated: Apr 22, 25
Published: Apr 17, 25
17 Apr 2025
Living conditions for families in military housing will be transformed under a new Consumer Charter, as Defence Secretary John Healey promised to “stop the rot” in military housing.
About
Secretary of State for Defence
John Healey was appointed Secretary of State for Defence on 5 July 2024. He was elected as the MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough in July 2024. He was Shadow Housing Secretary from 2015 to 2020 and Shadow Health Secretary from 2010-2011. During Labour’s time in Government, John was PPS to the Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1999-2001 and a Minister from 2001-2010, serving successively as Adult Skills Minister, Treasury Minister, Local Government Minister and Housing Minister. Before entering Parliament, John was Campaigns Director at the Trades Union Congress and a disability rights campaigner. John is married with one son and lives in Rotherham.
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