Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohn Healey arrives on Downing Street, followed by Ed Miliband and Shabana MahmoodJohn Healey has been appointed as Andy Burnham's Chancellor, Downing Street announced today, in a shock move from the new prime minister. The decision follows weeks of intense speculation that had centred on either Shabana Mahmood or Ed Miliband for the pivotal role. Mr Healey replaces Rachel Reeves, who announced she would be stepping down from the role earlier on Monday.Mr Healey previously resigned from Sir Keir Starmer's government following a disagreement over defence spending. However, he has considerable support within the Labour Party, having earned respect during his tenure as defence secretary. His selection is widely seen as a clear indication of Mr Burnham's commitment to bolstering Britain's defence capabilities.In fullAndy Burnham latest: John Healey named as chancellor in cabinet reshuffle as Miliband and Mahmood in Number 10More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Andy Burnham names new Chancellor in shock decision as his cabinet takes shape
Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohn Healey arrives on Downing Street, followed by Ed Miliband and Shabana MahmoodJohn Healey has been appointed as Andy Burnham's Chancellor, Downing Street announced today, in a shock move from the new prime minister. The decision follows weeks of intense speculation that had centred on either Shabana Mahmood or Ed Miliband for the pivotal role. Mr Healey replaces Rachel Reeves, who announced she would be stepping down from the role earlier on Monday.Mr Healey previously resigned from Sir Keir Starmer's government following a disagreement over defence spending. However, he has considerable support within the Labour Party, having earned respect during his tenure as defence secretary. His selection is widely seen as a clear indication of Mr Burnham's commitment to bolstering Britain's defence capabilities.In fullAndy Burnham latest: John Healey named as chancellor in cabinet reshuffle as Miliband and Mahmood in Number 10More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
