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John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job

BBC News 20 July 2026, 18:44 UTC 17h ago

John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job — BBC News

The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.

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