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John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
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John Healey has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. This appointment follows Healey's high-profile resignation as defence secretary just over a month ago due to disagreements over defence funding.
Image source, EPA By Brian Wheeler Political reporter Published 20 July 2026, 19:24 BST Updated Just now John Healey - who has been announced as Andy Burnham's Chancellor of the Exchequer - is seen as the ultimate safe pair of hands.
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