In a significant political shake-up following his appointment as the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has overseen a major transition within the British government. The changes include the departures of high-profile figures such as Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, both of whom stepped down from their respective roles on Monday. Joining them in leaving the cabinet is Business Secretary Peter Kyle, according to reports from Sky News.

To fill the void, Burnham has appointed John Healey as the new finance minister. Healey, who previously served as defence secretary, recently played a pivotal role in the political transition by publicly challenging Keir Starmer’s record on national security funding. In a parting statement shared on X, Reeves expressed her well wishes to the incoming cabinet, pledging her continued support for the Labour administration as it seeks to implement its new vision for the country.