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Healey

British  
/ ˈhiːlɪ /

noun

  1. Denis ( Winston ), Baron. born 1917, British Labour politician; Chancellor of the Exchequer (1974–79); deputy leader of the Labour Party (1980–83)

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"Falling inflation is news families want to hear but there is much more to do to give people the breathing space they need," said newly appointed finance minister John Healey.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

In a statement released on Monday, Healey said "fiscal credibility is the bedrock for economic stability and for national security".

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

U.K. defense stocks rose after Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed former defense secretary John Healey as the country’s new finance chief.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Shortly after Andy Burnham telephoned a number of Keir Starmer's allies to sack them from the cabinet on Monday afternoon, John Healey received the signal to head to Number 10.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

It took time, but Grandma got over her anger at my disobedience, and sure enough, she promised to visit Mrs. Healey on her weekly trips to North Little Rock.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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