ANDY Burnham promised the biggest change to British politics in 40 years as he became Prime Minister, making John Healey his Chancellor and sweeping away key figures from Keir Starmer’s government.
The new Prime Minister promised to provide early “breathing space” for households struggling with the cost of living, vowed to end rough sleeping and set out a goal of “reindustrialising Britain”.
Former defence secretary Healey, who quit Starmer's government in a row over funding for the military, was the first new appointment announced by the new Labour leader.
He replaced Rachel Reeves, who he clashed with over cash for the defence investment plan, as a series of major figures from the Starmer era were sacked. You can see the full list here.
Who is in Andy Burnham's Cabinet?
Burnham is currently appointing Cabinet members and this article will be updated as they are announced.
- John Healey: Chancellor of the Exchequer
- Ed Miliband: Foreign Secretary
- Shabana Mahmood: Home Secretary
- Louise Haigh: First Secretary of State, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and minister for the Cabinet Office
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