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Factbox-Key ministers in new UK leader Burnham's cabinet

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Posted on July 20, 2026

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· Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Factbox-Key ministers in new UK leader Burnham's cabinet

Main Cabinet Appointments

LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham named his ministerial team on Monday.

Here is a list of lawmakers who have been given top jobs in Burnham's cabinet so far:

Finance and Economy

Finance Minister

John Healey

Defence and Security

Defence Minister

Wes Streeting

Interior Minister

Shabana Mahmood (re-appointed)

Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister

Ed Miliband

Domestic Policy

Energy Minister

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Health Minister

Yvette Cooper

Business Minister

Jonathan Reynolds

Housing Minister

Angela Rayner

Reporting and Editing

(Reporting by Muvija M and Mrinmay Dey; Editing by William James and Daniel Wallis)

Key Takeaways

  • John Healey, formerly Defence Secretary, now serves as Chancellor of the Exchequer in Burnham’s cabinet, marking his return to economic policymaking (apnews.com).
  • Ed Miliband, with a background in energy and climate policy and former Labour leader, takes on the Foreign Minister role, signaling continuity in international and environmental engagement (apnews.com).
  • Shabana Mahmood continues as Home Secretary, retaining her position despite earlier speculation she might shift to the Treasury, reflecting a strategic balance in Burnham’s ministerial appointments (gov.uk).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new British Prime Minister in July 2024?
Andy Burnham was named the new British Prime Minister in July 2024.
Who was appointed as the Finance Minister in Andy Burnham's cabinet?
John Healey was appointed as the Finance Minister in Andy Burnham's cabinet.
Who is the new Foreign Minister in the UK cabinet?
Ed Miliband was appointed as the Foreign Minister in the UK cabinet.
Who has been re-appointed as the Interior Minister?
Shabana Mahmood has been re-appointed as the Interior Minister.

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