UK finance minister Rachel Reeves, deputy PM Lammy leave government

Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves and deputy prime minister David Lammy left the government on Monday after Andy Burnham became prime minister.

John Healey, the former British defence minister who helped to trigger the departure of Keir Starmer by accusing him of failing to spend enough money on keeping the country safe, has been named as finance minister by Burnham.

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"I wish the very best of luck to my successor, Andy and his cabinet. You have my full support, and I will continue to play my part in helping this Labour government deliver the change the country needs," Reeves said on X.

Lammy, who posted a statement on X, was also justice minister.

Business minister Peter Kyle also left government, Sky News reported.