A. Burnham, who earlier on Monday became prime minister, promising to ensure stability and reduce homelessness, dismissed Rachel Reeves from the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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Instead, he chose J. Healey – a long-time member of the Labour Party, who previously held positions lower than minister related to the economy.
J. Healey resigned from the post of defense secretary in Keir Starmer’s government in early June, following a dispute over military spending.
Before stepping down, he served as the UK defense chief since July 2024, when the Labour government was elected, and was considered a capable and serious minister.
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