Defence shares rise after Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as chancellor
Defence shares rose on the FTSE 100 after Andy Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished18:24 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished18:24 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job”
John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after his resignation from the defence job
Key points
- John Healey resigned from defence duties days before Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election.
- Healey cited Treasury unwillingness to commit resources in his resignation letter amid rising threats.
- Weeks later, Burnham appointed Healey as chancellor replacing Reeves, surprising political observers.
- BBC sources said Burnham and Healey share priorities including reindustrialisation, cost-of-living, and growth.
- Healey backed Ukraine, pushed a £9bn armed forces housing plan, and warned Putin in April.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Defence shares rise after Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as chancellor”
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Defence shares rose on the FTSE 100 after Andy Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor.