The Rt Hon John Healey MP
It is an honour to have been asked to serve as Secretary of State for Defence and to have the chance to work with our Armed Forces and civilian defence staff. The first duty of the Government is to keep the country safe and protect our citizens. We are proud of the professionalism and dedication of those serving the UK, both in and out of uniform.
In this new era of threat, challenge and instability, this government is fully committed to strengthening our Armed Forces and setting out a clear path to 2.5% of GDP on defence. This government’s commitment to NATO is unshakeable, as is our commitment to the nuclear deterrent. We will cooperate closely with allies and partners to protect the values at the heart of our democracies.
- John Healey was appointed Secretary of State for Defence on 5 July 2024.
- John was elected as the MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough in July 2024.
Secretary for State for Ministry of Defence
The Secretary of State for Defence has overall responsibility for the business of the department. Responsibilities include:
- strategic operations and operational strategy, including as a member of the National Security Council
- Defence planning, programme and resource allocation
- strategic international partnerships: US, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, NATO
- nuclear operations, policy and organisations
We work for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security, support our national interests and safeguard our prosperity. MOD is a ministerial department, supported by 24 agencies and public bodies. The Ministry of Defence has a confidential hotline that you can use to raise concerns about fraud, security threats, damage to the environment, breaches of legal obligations or codes of conduct.
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