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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 20, 2026 at 11:49 PM ET · Updated July 21, 2026 at 12:11 PM ET

New British PM Burnham names John Healey chancellor after Starmer's fall

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Andrew Burnham has become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after Keir Starmer's leadership fell over insufficient military funding. Burnham appointed former Defense Minister John Healey as chancellor.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 16 hr ago, when American Spectator reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 4 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

The Gateway Pundit 4 hr ago
New British PM Burnham Appoints John Healey as Chancellor – Former Defense Minister Toppled Starmer Leadership Over Insufficient Military Funding ↗
 American Spectator 16 hr ago
Andrew Burnham Is the New UK Prime Minister ↗

Coverage timeline

Jul 20, 11:49 PM ET
16 hr ago
American Spectator
Andrew Burnham Is the New UK Prime Minister ↗
Jul 21, 11:30 AM ET
4 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
New British PM Burnham Appoints John Healey as Chancellor – Former Defense Minister Toppled Starmer Leadership Over Insufficient Military Funding ↗
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