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

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The United Kingdom's new prime minister, Labour's Andy Burnham, began shaping his government with a cabinet reshuffle and a series of socially oriented announcements, hours after…

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With Rachel Reeves almost certain to be turfed out of No11, Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood are said to be vying to take over running the economy.

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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.

Andy Burnham appoints key cabinet positions in first hours in office

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Andy Burnham has made several changes to his Cabinet — with the experienced John Healey, who quit recently under Keir Starmer's tenure, returning as Chancellor of the Exchequer

The move will be read as a sign that Burnham is serious about bolstering defence spending and honouring Britain’s international commitments.

Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, named former defence secretary John Healey to be his chancellor in a surprise move. Read on.

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Former Defence Secretary John Healey was the first to arrive at Downing Street as the new PM appoints his Cabinet

Wenige Stunden nach seiner Ernennung zum neuen Premierminister des Vereinigten Königreichs stellt Andy Burnham das Kabinett neu auf. Der ehemalige Verteidigungsminister John…

The new prime minister has sought a compromise figure over the favourites from the right or left of the party, as political editor David Maddox explains

The former defence secretary served in the Blair and Brown governments as well as the shadow cabinets of Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn.

Choice of John Healey for chancellor shocks insiders after weeks of fierce lobbying on behalf of party big hitters

Uncertainty over Andy Burnham's pick for Chancellor has triggered a state of hysteria in Westminster - and his choice of ex-Defence Secretary John Healey blindsided many

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham took office on Monday, reshuffling the cabinet to remove allies of predecessor Keir Starmer and appointing John Healey as finance…

Britain's new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, names former Defense Secretary John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer in a suprise move.