John Healey — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Chancellor of the Exchequer under prime minister Andy Burnham since 20 July 2026.
Served as Secretary of State for Defence under Keir Starmer from 2024 to 2026.
Member of Parliament (MP) for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough since 1997.
Served as Economic Secretary to the Treasury from 2002 to 2005 and as Financial Secretary to the Treasury from 2005 to 2007.
Received a BA degree in Social and Political Science from Christ's College, Cambridge in 1982.

Biography

John Healey is a British politician who has served as Chancellor of the Exchequer under Prime Minister Andy Burnham since July 20, 2026. A member of the Labour Party, he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough since 1997, having previously represented Wentworth and Wentworth and Dearne. Born in Wakefield, Healey was educated at Lady Lumley's School, St Peter's School, York, and Christ's College, Cambridge, where he earned a BA in Social and Political Science in 1982.