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Andy Burnham’s first Labour cabinet: who’s in and who’s out?

From the Treasury to the Home Office, we look at who will head up key departments in new PM’s government

The Guardian - UK

Who is Lucy Powell? New Education Secretary named in Andy Burnham cabinet reshuffle

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The Independent UK

Former defence minister Healey named as new UK finance minister

John Healey, a former defence minister, has been appointed finance minister by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Healey previously served as a junior minister in the Treasury department under Gordon Brown. He had advocated for increased defence spending, which contributed to Starmer's departure. Analysts reacted positively to Healey's appointment, noting…

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Full list of who is in the UK Government after Andy Burnham makes sweeping changes

ANDY Burnham promised the biggest change to British politics in 40 years as he became Prime Minister, making John Healey his Chancellor and sweeping…

The National (Scotland)

Who is John Healey, the chancellor picked by new PM Andy Burnham?

The former defence secretary served in the Blair and Brown governments as well as the shadow cabinets of Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn.

The Independent UK

Who is John Healey, the Chancellor picked by new PM Andy Burnham?

Mr Healey served in the Blair and Brown governments as well as the shadow cabinets of Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham names new Chancellor in shock decision as his cabinet takes shape

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The Independent UK

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Borrowing costs jump to two-month high as Healey named as Chancellor

The yield on 10-year Government bonds, called gilts, moved eight basis points higher to 5.049% at the end of London trading.

Evening Standard

John Healey appointed Chancellor amid Andy Burnham Cabinet clear-out

The ex-defence secretary replaces Rachel Reeves, while Ed Miliband becomes Foreign Secretary and Shabana Mahmood remains Home Secretary.

Evening Standard

New PM Burnham promises sweeping changes as he makes Healey his Chancellor

Andy Burnham jettisoned some of predecessor Sir Keir Starmer’s allies as he handed John Healey the key economic brief.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as Chancellor in major twist

ANDY Burnham has upended expectations by appointing former defence secretary John Healey as Chancellor

The National (Scotland)

UK Treasury yet to do due diligence on finding extra money for defence

How to hit the 3.5% of GDP spending promise made to Nato would be a matter for the next prime minister, MPs told

The Guardian - UK

Minister calls on Burnham to show path to 3.5% target on UK defence spending

Dan Jarvis, who wants to stay on as defence secretary, says he is confident PM-in-waiting values national security

The Guardian - UK

Who is likely to be in Andy Burnham’s cabinet and who will be sacked?

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The Independent UK

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Burnham told of £4.7bn gap in Starmer’s defence improvement plan on day it was published, minister suggests

Burnham left to find £4.7bn to fund a black hole in Starmer’s defence spending plan

The Guardian - UK

Burnham left with £4.7bn bill for Starmer’s new defence investment plan

Ally of PM-in-waiting says four-year boost for the armed forces is an ‘unexploded bomb’

The Guardian - UK

Britain has finally grasped the nettle on defence, but tough choices lie ahead

The new PM must balance the security budget and other urgent spending priorities, with little room for manoeuvre

The Independent UK

Voices: Keir Starmer could have left a far prouder defence legacy than this

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The widely-criticised Defence Investment Plan may be a small step in the right direction, but is underfunded, overdue, and thus a strange reflection on the priorities of a prime minister who claimed to put deterring Britain’s enemies first

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The Independent UK

Shabana Mahmood tipped for chancellor as John Healey in frame for Home Office

IN THE ROOM: The Independent understands that Mahmood is now among the leading names being discussed for the Treasury, while Healey is being spoken of in Westminster as the frontrunner to take over at the Home Office if she is moved, writes Maja Anushka

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the defence investment plan: the UK needs security, not dependency on a wayward US

Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer cuts civilian investment while deepening reliance on American power. That doesn’t feel like national renewal

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s delayed defence investment swansong satisfies absolutely no one

The Dip couldn’t be more Keir if it tried: the military, the allies and probably not even Keir himself were happy

The Independent UK

Is Starmer’s new defence plan enough to keep the UK safe?

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The Independent UK

Britain not safe under Starmer’s new defence plan, John Healey suggests

Healey – who quit earlier this month after accusing the prime minister of being ‘unwilling to commit the resources’ needed to keep Britain safe – urged the government to set out a target date for the UK to spend 3 per cent of GDP on defence

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer says £15bn defence investment plan will prepare UK for war

The long-awaited investment package is partly funded by cuts to road and energy schemes.

Euronews

Starmer sets out to strengthen UK and European defence with cash for drones and AI systems

The outgoing UK prime minister has finally unveiled a long-awaited Defence Investment Plan that aims to revive an “underfunded” sector. It emphasises the growing use of of unmanned aerial vehicles in repelling foreign aggression.

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