Andy Burnham enters Downing Street and appoints former defense minister John Healey as chancellor of the Exchequer
- Posted on July 21, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester mayor, assumes office as Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, marking a significant shift in UK political leadership. John Healey, an experienced defense minister, takes the role of Chancellor of the Exchequer, overseeing the nation's finances. Meanwhile, Ed Miliband's appointment as Foreign Secretary reflects the new administration's commitment to international diplomacy and representation, following Keir Starmer's transition from the premiership.
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Andy Burnham enters Downing Street and appoints former defense minister John Healey as chancellor of the Exchequer
The former mayor of Greater Manchester, who succeeds Keir Starmer, has become the seventh British prime minister in 10 years. Ed Miliband, who had aspired to the chancellorship, was named foreign secretary.
