- 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.
- 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.
New tax policies, including a confirmed pay-per-mile system, risk reducing electric vehicle uptake.
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Updated Jul 31
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What happened
New tax policies, including a confirmed pay-per-mile system, risk reducing electric vehicle uptake.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Instavolt
electric vehicle charging company in the United Kingdom
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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John Healey
British politician (born 1960)
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