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John Healey faces MPs as pressure on UK public finances mounts

John Healey faces MPs as pressure on UK public finances mounts
Financial Times Tuesday 08 September 2026, 10:24 UTC 1 min read
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Chancellor to take his first questions in parliament since replacing Rachel Reeves

Chancellor to take his first questions in parliament since replacing Rachel Reeves
John Healey (PERSON) UK (LOCATION) Rachel Reeves (PERSON)
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