# How weak Starmer left Britain defenceless: Rebel armed forces minister reveals all

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Podcast: [The Daily T](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-t-895223)
Published: 2026-06-15T16:11:41+00:00
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Camilla and Tim are joined by Al Carns, the former armed forces minister who followed his boss John Healey in resigning last week over Keir Starmer’s inadequate Defence Investment Plan. Elsewhere, they also interview Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who offers to help Andy Burnham cut welfare spending to fund defence if he becomes Prime Minister. She also says the Government’s social media ban for under 16s only happened thanks to amendments made by Conservative politicians. Studio Operator: James England Producer: Georgia Coan Video Producer: Will Walters Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights Al Carns say the Government needs to be bolder Kemi Badenoch says Starmer's social media ban doesn't go far enough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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