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  1. Andy Burnham announced a major cabinet reshuffle, appointing John Healey as Chancellor, Lucy Powell as Deputy Prime Minister, Jonathan Reynolds as Business Secretary, and Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary.
  2. John Healey was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Andy Burnham, replacing Rachel Reeves following internal clashes.

Burnham's appointment influences Treasury control, while Healey's role is tied to combustion engine owners and Reeves' decisions.

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Burnham's appointment influences Treasury control, while Healey's role is tied to combustion engine owners and Reeves' decisions.

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  1. Reeves and HM Treasury introduced a fuel duty cut policy, citing the war in Iran as justification for financial support.Sub-event
  2. New tax policies, including a confirmed pay-per-mile system, risk reducing electric vehicle uptake.Sub-event
  3. Healey's fate regarding combustion engines is linked to Burnham's influence on Treasury control.1 source

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