Sir Keir Starmer has suffered another hammer blow to his authority as the armed forces minister followed John Healey in leaving the Government over a dispute about long-term funding for the military21:58, 11 Jun 2026Updated 21:58, 11 Jun 2026View 4 ImagesSir Keir Starmer (left) and Defence Secretary John Healey(Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)Keir Starmer has vowed he will deliver "an unprecedented increase in defence spending" following a string of dramatic resignations today. John Healey quit as Defence Secretary this…

Sir Keir Starmer last night insisted the Government will "give our armed forces the capabilities they need to defend Britain and keep our nation secure", after replacing John Healey22:56, 11 Jun 2026View ImageVoice of the Mirror has its say...John Healey’s resignation is undoubtedly a setback for Keir Starmer, coming at a particularly sensitive moment for him and his Government. With the Makerfield by-election next week, Labour would have preferred to be talking about its plans for the future rather than Westminster…

England have ramped up their World Cup preparations on Thursday evening as they hit a local side for six with Ivan Toney bagging a hat-trick22:58, 11 Jun 2026View 2 ImagesEngland played a behind closed doors friendly on Thursday(Image: Chris Arjoon/Shutterstock)England have smashed Miami FC for six in a behind closed doors pre-World Cup friendly - less than 24 hours after their final tune-up against Costa Rica.Thomas Tuchel's side don't start their World Cup campaign until next Wednesday, when they clash with Croatia in…

Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield is expected to be knighted in the King's Birthday Honours after raising more than £11million for motor neurone disease (MND) charities in memory of his late friend and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow.23:06, 11 Jun 2026Updated 23:17, 11 Jun 2026View 4 ImagesSinfield is set to be knighted, according to reports(Image: PA)Legendary rugby star and inspiring fundraiser Kevin Sinfield is finally set to receive a knighthood, after years of calls for him to be given the prestigious title.…