Healey sets out approach to first Budget as chancellor
Speaking during IMF meetings, Healey said he intended to create breathing space for households and businesses while following government fiscal rules.
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John Healey
John Healey represents the Labour in the House of Commons for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
PartyLabour
ConstituencyRawmarsh and Conisbrough
Current membership from1 May 1997
Parliament member ID400
Constituency: Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
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Latest general election result
Election date4 July 2024
Majority6,908
Constituency turnout49.0%
Electorate69,133
For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Rawmarsh and Conisbrough election history.
Parliamentary career
The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 1 May 1997.
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Parliamentary activity and voting
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Healey faces pressure over possible bank tax rise
Reporting ahead of the chancellor's first Budget examined options to increase the bank surcharge and objections from lenders. Healey acknowledged the banking industry's role without confirming an increase.
Read original reporting →Healey leaves bank tax options open ahead of Budget
Asked about a possible increase in taxation on banks, the chancellor highlighted the financial sector's contribution but did not rule out future changes ahead of his Budget.
Read original reporting →Healey calls for tougher action against Russian shadow fleet
At international financial meetings, Healey pressed for stronger sanctions on Russian-linked shipping and pledged further British support for repairs at the Chornobyl nuclear site in Ukraine.
Read original reporting →Healey rejects calls to align capital gains and income tax rates
The chancellor ruled out full alignment of capital gains and income tax rates, according to the Financial Times, amid competing arguments about investment, fairness and tax revenue.
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Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
John Healey is listed by Parliament as a Labour MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, with the current Commons membership beginning 1 May 1997.
Parliamentary record →Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 6,908 votes.
Constituency election history →AUTOMATED NEWS SEARCH · LAST 60 DAYS
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