The new Prime Minister surprises with the appointment of former Defense Minister John Healey as Finance Minister
British Prime Minister Burnham appoints cabinet and calls Trump
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There are some surprises in the appointment of his ministerial team. July 2026, 4:12 Uhr Andy Burnham has reshuffled the cabinet. © Ben Birchall/PA Wire/dpa The new British Prime Minister is wasting no time – shortly after his appointment, Andy Burnham has reshuffled the cabinet. She had already held this role under Keir Starmer from 2024 to 2025.
Furthermore, Surprisingly, the 56-year-old, who was tasked with forming a government by King Charles III on Monday, made former Defense Secretary John Healey Finance Minister. But a new prime minister has the right to assemble his own team,” Lammy told the PA news agency. Old acquaintances return. New Foreign Secretary is former Energy Minister and former Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, who was at times considered for the post of Finance Minister.
In addition, Phone call with Trump One of the first official acts of the new premier was a phone call with US President Donald Trump. Regarding the Middle East, Macron and Burnham reportedly agreed that efforts for de-escalation must continue and the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened.
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There are some surprises in the appointment of his ministerial team.
reliability low1/3 sourcesJuly 2026, 4:12 Uhr Andy Burnham has reshuffled the cabinet. © Ben Birchall/PA Wire/dpa The new British Prime Minister is wasting no time – shortly after his appointment, Andy Burnham has reshuffled the cabinet.
reliability low1/3 sourcesShe had already held this role under Keir Starmer from 2024 to 2025.
reliability low1/3 sourcesSurprisingly, the 56-year-old, who was tasked with forming a government by King Charles III on Monday, made former Defense Secretary John Healey Finance Minister.
reliability low1/3 sourcesBut a new prime minister has the right to assemble his own team,” Lammy told the PA news agency.
reliability low1/3 sourcesOld acquaintances return. New Foreign Secretary is former Energy Minister and former Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, who was at times considered for the post of Finance Minister.
reliability low1/3 sourcesPhone call with Trump One of the first official acts of the new premier was a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
reliability low1/3 sourcesRegarding the Middle East, Macron and Burnham reportedly agreed that efforts for de-escalation must continue and the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened.
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