British PM appoints former defense secretary Healey as finance chief

British PM appoints former defense secretary Healey as finance chief

July 20, 2026 · 5 min

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer in a new cabinet formation.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has formed a new cabinet, appointing former Defense Secretary John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Ed Miliband was appointed foreign secretary, while Shabana Mahmood remained home secretary.

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