The United Kingdom’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has appointed his key Cabinet ministers. Unlike in the United States, U.K. Cabinet ministers do not require legislative confirmation, so they enter office immediately. Burnham’s appointments suggest he is likely to take a bolder stance on defense spending but also double down on his predecessor Keir Starmer’s effort to strengthen ties with China.

For the U.S., then, this Cabinet offers both good news and bad news.