As chancellor, John Healey, who quit as defense secretary in the former government, will fill one of the most consequential posts, overseeing spending and debt, and shepherding economic policy. New UK PM Burnham assures Trump on UK’s commitment to securing shipping in Hormuz New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Trump that the UK’s commitment to securing the movement of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz was “at the top of his agenda”, according to the prime minister’s office after Burnham entered the role on Monday. “The Prime Minister…underlined his commitment to defence and security and said ensuring the security of the UK and its allies was at the top of his agenda,” a Downing Street spokesperson said in a readout of the call, which took place shortly after Burnham became leader.
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