By GB News (Politics) | Created at 2026-07-20 17:17:56 | Updated at 2026-08-04 23:12:54
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Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as Chancellor, replacing Rachel Reeves, following much speculation over who will head the Treasury.
Sir Keir Starmer's former Defence Secretary was not in the shortlist for the role, with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood being the main frontrunners.
Mr Healey famously resigned from his role under the former Prime Minister on principle after a stand-off between himself and Ms Reeves over a lack of funding for defence.
Notably, he served as Financial Secretary to the Treasury under ex-PM Tony Blair’s Government between May 2005 and June 2007, having been the department’s Economic Secretary between May 2002 and May 2005.
Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as Chancellor in a shock mvoe
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