John Healey becomes Chancellor as Andy Burnham names top Cabinet appointments

City AM — Jul 20, 17:17 PM

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John Healey has been appointed Britain’s new Chancellor as Andy Burnham unveils a major shake-up of key Cabinet roles.

The Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, who had served as defence secretary under Keir Starmer before resigning earlier this year amid a spat over spending commitments, marks a surprise appointment for the top Treasury role, defying Westminster https://www.cityam.com/john-healey-becomes-chancellor-as-andy-burnham-names-top-cabinet-appointments/">[...]