New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has named John Healey as chancellor in his first major reshuffle appointment, while Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Peter Kyle have said they are leaving government.
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Key facts
- Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as chancellor as his first major reshuffle decision.
- Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Peter Kyle have said they are leaving government.
- Burnham described his arrival in power as a 'circuit breaker' moment for the UK.
- Banners on Whitehall urged the government not to allow the proposed Rosebank oil field development in the North Sea.
Andy Burnham, the new UK prime minister, has named John Healey as chancellor in the first major appointment of his cabinet reshuffle, according to the Guardian’s live coverage of the day’s events.
The move came as Burnham began assembling his top team following his arrival in Downing Street. Several senior figures from the previous administration have confirmed their departure, with Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Peter Kyle all saying they are leaving government.
In his first Downing Street speech, Burnham vowed that his arrival in power would be a ‘circuit breaker’ moment for the UK, signalling his intent to mark a clear break from what came before.
The Guardian reported that Burnham travelled to Buckingham Palace and to No 10 on the day, a journey that took him past protest banners on Whitehall.
Those banners urged the government not to allow the proposed Rosebank oil field development in the North Sea, highlighting the environmental pressures the new administration faces from its earliest hours in office.
The reshuffle marks the start of Burnham’s efforts to define his government, with the chancellor appointment among the most closely watched given the role’s central place in economic policy.
Why it matters
The appointment of a chancellor is one of the most consequential decisions a new prime minister makes, shaping the direction of economic policy. The departure of several senior ministers signals a significant reshaping of government at the top.
Frequently asked questions
Who has Andy Burnham appointed as chancellor?
Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as chancellor in his first major reshuffle appointment, according to the Guardian.
Which ministers are leaving government?
Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Peter Kyle have said they are leaving government as the new prime minister picks his top team.
What did Burnham say in his first Downing Street speech?
Burnham vowed that his arrival in power would be a 'circuit breaker' moment for the UK.
Timeline
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