John Healey2 days agoWho is the UK's new chancellor?After becoming PM on Monday, Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor, Ed Miliband as foreign secretary and Wes Streeting as defence secretary2 days ago3 days agoFiscal control will be my 'first duty' as chancellor - HealeyJohn Healey says he has worked with Andy Burnham over many years, and shares his values and vision.3 days ago3 days agoChancellor Healey will be under pressure to deliver for armed forcesPrime Minister Andy Burnham's new chancellor of the exchequer resigned as defence secretary last month following a row over military spending.3 days ago3 days agoWho is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretaryThe former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.3 days ago3 days agoHealey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as he is appointed chancellorThe BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor.3 days ago6 Jul 2026Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says HealeyJohn Healey quit his cabinet role as defence secretary over a long-delayed military spending plan.6 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Former Defence Secretary John Healey says 'more needs to be done'John Healey, who resigned as defence secretary over funding for the defence investment plan, has called for a 'clear, credible plan'.30 Jun 202626 Jun 2026Solar farm consultation was flawed, says MPSolar farm consultation breached planning laws and should be re-run, says MP.26 Jun 202616 Jun 2026UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warnsIt comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".16 Jun 2026...
