# British PM appoints former defense secretary Healey as finance chief

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Podcast: [Headline News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/headline-news-207830)
Published: 2026-07-20T22:41:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2721190
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has formed a new cabinet, appointing former Defense Secretary John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Ed Miliband was appointed foreign secretary, while Shabana Mahmood remained home secretary.

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