# Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:44:55Z
- Updated: 2026-07-21T23:10:19Z
- Section: Business
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce85y9lm81no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.

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