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Andy Burnham’s new cabinet is off to a bold start, with John Healey taking the reins as Chancellor — a move hinting at a fresh economic playbook centered on reindustrialization and defense-led growth. Healey, a seasoned Treasury veteran, challenges traditional fiscal orthodoxy and has called for a specific defense spending target by 2030. The reshuffle also sees the exit of key Starmer allies like David Lammy and Steve Reed, while Wes Streeting, whose resignation weakened Starmer’s authority, now leads the Ministry of Defence. Burnham’s team is promising “breathing space” for cost-of-living struggles — but the real test lies in funding these ambitions. The coming weeks will reveal whether this new administration can turn ambition into action amid tough financial realities.

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