Healey

British

/ ˈhiːlɪ /

noun

Denis ( Winston ), Baron. born 1917, British Labour politician; Chancellor of the Exchequer (1974–79); deputy leader of the Labour Party (1980–83)

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Three Russian submarines conducted a "covert" operation over cables and pipelines in waters north of the UK, Defence Secretary John Healey said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Defense Secretary John Healey said the British Navy tracked three Russian submarines, with two specialist vessels lurking over critical pipelines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“We see you, we see your activity over our cables and our pipelines,” Healey said at a news conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Visiting the UK Armed Forces at Dukhan air base, Healey said the government has extended the deployment of UK Typhoon jets to Qatar.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He was grieving because Mrs. Healey had died on the day of his graduation.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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