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Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary
BBC Business·July 20, 2026·1 min read
John Healey, a Labour veteran who previously served as defence secretary, has been appointed as the new chancellor of the exchequer. He is now in charge of the government's finances and is viewed as a safe pair of hands. The former defence secretary's appointment marks a significant shift in the UK's economic leadership.
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