Posted 3/15/2024, 12:50:15 PM
UK Defence Minister Heappey Resigns Unexpectedly, Adding to Pressures Facing PM Sunak
- Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has quit unexpectedly, dealing a blow to Rishi Sunak
- Heappey, who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and N. Ireland, will leave his position before end of month
- In letter, Heappey said he was stepping back to prioritize family and pursue a different career
- Heappey's resignation adds pressure on Sunak to call a general election sooner
- Polling shows Conservatives facing a blowout, with only 20% support compared to 44% for Labour