John Healey

British politician (born 1960)

John Healey is a British politician who has served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer since July 2026 under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He previously served as Secretary of State for Defence from 2024 to 2026 under Prime Minister Keir Starmer. 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.