The Latest Breaking News from John Healey

Cabinet split emerges over controversial Rosebank oilfield decision

Chancellor is in favour of North Sea project, but energy secretary has said she is leaning towards rejecting it

The Guardian - UK · 1h ago

Has Healey’s military-style budget secrecy really played out so differently to past budgets?

Chancellor was said to be worried about market-sensitive leaks, yet significant policies have been heavily trailed in the media

The Guardian - UK · 2h ago

Tories and banks believe Healey’s ‘boring Budget’ could signal early election

With the chancellor set to unveil what is expected to be a ‘steady-as-she-goes’ Budget on Wednesday, speculation over an early election has been fuelled further by an new poll which suggests Labour can win a big majority

The Independent UK · 6h ago

Healey’s first budget to include big devolution package to boost growth

Chancellor will build on Burnham’s promise that local leaders in England will no longer have to ‘come cap in hand to Westminster’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24

Northern Olympics campaign to get £7m in Healey’s budget

Fund will support feasibility study for potential bid to host Games in 2040s, backed by northern mayors and top athletes

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24

SNP demand Labour rule out using North Sea wealth for English nuclear power

The SNP have demanded the UK Labour Government rule out the use of revenue from Scotland’s oil and gas industry on English nuclear energy.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24

Northern England Olympic Games bid takes step forward with major new study

‘Few things bring a country together quite like the Olympics. I want people to feel that sense of excitement again, and to experience it in their own towns and communities, not just watch it on the telly,’ Burnham said

The Independent UK · Oct 24

SNP says UK must rule out use of Scottish revenue for English nuclear energy

Keith Brown said ‘every single penny’ from a new energy wealth fund should be spent on Scotland’s renewables future.

Evening Standard · Oct 24

Is London really the most-taxed city? Banks accused of cherrypicking data

Lobby group’s figures, shared with John Healey, are misleading as they do not include major rival Paris, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24

Can curry nights and canny advisers help Healey deliver a budget for everyday people?

The chancellor has promised ‘breathing space’ for households and small businesses but global events cannot be ignored

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24