John Healey

thumb|Fiscal credibility is the bedrock of economic stability and national security. John Healey (born 13 February 1960) is a British politician who has served as Chancellor of the Exchequer under Andy Burnham since 20 July 2026. He previously served as Secretary of State for Defence under Keir Starmer from 2024 to 2026. A member of the Labour Party, he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, formerly Wentworth and Wentworth and Dearne, since 1997. He previously held various junior ministerial positions under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown from 2001 to 2010. Quotes The excellent and extensive cross-government work that completed in January – overseen by you, me and the chancellor – confirmed the scale of the challenge and the rising demands on defence.Since then, you have been unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats. Resigns as Defence Secretary: "John Healey resigns: 'Massive body blow' as PM loses his defence secretary - and more departures follow", Sky News (12 June 2026) Because fiscal credibility is the bedrock of economic stability and national security. We will meet the fiscal rules. And Andy Burnham and I have talked about how we will do that in lockstep, ensuring there’s a buffer also for uncertainty. Appointed as Chancellor "Chancellor John Healey delivers speech to Treasury staff", gov.uk (22 July 2026) External links Category:1960 births Category:Living people Category:Chancellors of the Exchequer Category:Defence ministers of England, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom Category:Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom Category:Labour Party (UK) politicians Category:University of Cambridge alumni