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Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices

Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices
BBC Politics Tuesday 21 July 2026, 05:30 UTC 1 min read
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The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.
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