Newly appointed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled his cabinet today, removing several prominent allies of his predecessor Keir Starmer as part of a pledge to fundamentally reform national politics.
Among the key appointments, former Defense Secretary John Healey was named Chancellor of the Exchequer, replacing Rachel Reeves. Healey, who had previously left government over budgetary disagreements, now inherits the responsibility of steering the UK economy amid sluggish growth and elevated public debt.
Following his appointment, Healey committed to strict fiscal discipline to maintain economic stability while promising to rebuild support for working families.
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In other major portfolio shifts, Ed Miliband transitions from Energy Secretary to Foreign Secretary, while Shabana Mahmood remains as Home Secretary, maintaining her firm stance on national border policies and immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, Yvette Cooper moves from Foreign Secretary to Health Secretary, and Pat McFadden retains his post as Work and Pensions Secretary.
The cabinet overhaul saw the exit of multiple key Starmer loyalists, including former Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy, former Chancellor Rachel Reeves, former Business Secretary Peter Kyle, and former Housing Secretary Steve Reed.
Burnham, 56, previously served as Mayor of Greater Manchester before stepping down to assume the premiership following Starmer’s resignation. Burnham officially took office after receiving formal authorization from King Charles III to form a government.
