The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.
John Healey, a seasoned Labour figure, has been named Andy Burnham's Chancellor of the Exchequer. The 66-year-old is widely regarded as a highly dependable individual, which made
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