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“Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor”

Burnham says he will “bring back hope” as he appoints Healey as chancellor

Key points

  • Andy Burnham pledged to "bring back hope" as he began his tenure as prime minister.
  • He appointed Labour stalwart John Healey as chancellor after removing Keir Starmer loyalists.
  • Burnham plans a 10-year "new plan for Britain" later this year and will announce cost-of-living support soon.
  • Healey said Burnham and he will "work in lockstep" to meet fiscal rules with a buffer.
  • Burnham said he is "looking at" the tax-free personal allowance and stressed changing it would be difficult.
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