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Defence Secretary Faces Scrutiny Over Afghan Airlift Review

7/22/2025

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Defence Secretary John Healey received a briefing in April regarding the Ministry of Defence's review of the Afghan airlift, just months before a super-injunction was lifted. A judge slammed the MoD for its sluggish response and questioned the need for secrecy, intensifying scrutiny on Healey amid growing calls for transparency.

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Defence Secretary John Healey received a briefing in April regarding the Ministry of Defence's review of the Afghan airlift, just months before a super-injunction was lifted. A judge slammed the MoD for its sluggish response and questioned the need for secrecy, intensifying scrutiny on Healey amid growing calls for transparency.