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John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job

BBC Business·July 20, 2026·1 min read
John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job

John Healey has become chancellor weeks after his shock resignation from the defence secretary position. He is viewed as a safe pair of hands and now oversees the government's finances. The move comes amid a reshuffle, with Healey tasked with managing the country's economic policy. No further details were provided on the resignation.

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