Secretary of State for Defence

The secretary of state for defence (defence secretary) is a secretary of state in the Government of the United Kingdom, with responsibility for the Ministry of Defence. As a senior minister, the incumbent is a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom.

The current secretary of state for defence is John Healey who was appointed on 5 July 2024 by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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Category:1964 establishments in the United Kingdom
Category:Ministries of Defence
Category:Departments of the United Kingdom Government