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Chancellor John Healey Delivers Downbeat Debut Speech — Reception Critical

In his first major speech as chancellor, John Healey described the global situation as dire and pledged to maintain his predecessor’s fiscal rules. The address, marked by his late arrival and a subdued delivery, was described in the source as painful, unconvincing and boring.

• Chancellor John Healey described the global situation as dire and confirmed he will maintain fiscal rules.
• Healey arrived 15 minutes late for his debut speech.