The Latest Breaking News from John Healey

Healey as chancellor? Streeting as defence secretary? This isn’t a cabinet to change the UK like Burnham promised

Putting Ed Miliband in charge of the Treasury would have signalled a genuine new era. Instead, the new PM has played it safe, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

More women than ever before – and more privately educated than Starmer’s: A closer look at Andy Burnham’s top team

Andy Burnham purged a number of Sir Keir Starmer’s close allies on Monday as he unveiled his new cabinet - but how different really is his top team from that of his predecessor? Millie Cooke and Albert Toth take a closer look

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Streeting says he wants to make UK prepared to win wars as Defence Secretary

Mr Streeting described the new Chancellor as a ‘firm friend’ of defence in the Treasury, when asked how Government plans to boost defence spending.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Starmerites already sniping at Andy Burnham after Cabinet purge

KEIR Starmer loyalists have already begun sniping at Andy Burnham after he ruthlessly purged them from the Cabinet.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

Defence shares climb on investment hopes after new Chancellor named

Babcock was the top riser on the FTSE 100, with shares up 7.8%, while BAE Systems lifted by 3.25% and Qinetiq moved 4% higher.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Defence shares rise after Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as chancellor

Babcock and BAE Systems benefit as markets hope former defence secretary will increase spending on sector

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

Burnham announces £850m tax cut on energy bills but faces questions over funding

The VAT reduction will be paid for by scrapping the digital ID card scheme, but former minister Darren Jones said that project was unfunded.

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Defence shares get £4bn boost after John Healey confirmed as chancellor

Defence could be one of the winners under the new chancellor, who is likely to increase military spending in Andy Burnham’s government

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Martin Lewis issues warning to Britain’s new chancellor John Healey over ‘many outstanding consumer issues’

The MoneySavingExpert founder called John Healey’s appointment a ‘surprise’

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Andy Burnham promised urgent action on the cost of living – the heat is now on chancellor John Healey to deliver it

The PM and the new boss at the Treasury face an even trickier task than their predecessors. They need a good plan, and we have one, says Alfie Sirling of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21