Andy Burnham, newly appointed as Prime Minister, is promising “sweeping changes” as he forms his government and assigns key economic responsibilities. Multiple reports say Burnham has appointed John Healey as Chancellor, making Healey responsible for the economy in his new administration. The outlets also note that Burnham is reshaping parts of the senior team he inherited from his predecessor, Sir Keir Starmer, by moving away from some of Starmer’s allies. While specific names of those being replaced are not detailed in the provided excerpts, the reporting indicates Burnham is making personnel changes alongside his policy push. The appointment of Healey is presented as a central element of Burnham’s early government formation, signaling a new direction for economic management. Overall, the articles agree on the main sequence of events: Burnham becomes Prime Minister, appoints Healey as Chancellor, and begins replacing certain figures from the previous leadership to support his stated intention to deliver broad changes.