Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleShabana Mahmood is widely expected to be named Andy Burnham's Chancellor, following objections to his initial choice, Ed Miliband. Ed Miliband's past as Labour leader and his hardline stance on net zero policies were cited as reasons for his exclusion from the role. Ms Mahmood is viewed as a more right-leaning candidate, endorsed by Sir Tony Blair, and is anticipated to reassure financial markets. Andy Burnham hinted at the potential introduction of a wealth tax in a recent podcast interview, stating he would not rule out such measures. The new government is set to take office on Monday, with other cabinet roles, including Louise Haigh for a strengthened Cabinet Office position, still subject to speculation. In fullShabana Mahmood expected to be named as Burnham’s chancellorMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Andy Burnham appears to make decision over who will take over as Chancellor
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleShabana Mahmood is widely expected to be named Andy Burnham's Chancellor, following objections to his initial choice, Ed Miliband. Ed Miliband's past as Labour leader and his hardline stance on net zero policies were cited as reasons for his exclusion from the role. Ms Mahmood is viewed as a more right-leaning candidate, endorsed by Sir Tony Blair, and is anticipated to reassure financial markets. Andy Burnham hinted at the potential introduction of a wealth tax in a recent podcast interview, stating he would not rule out such measures. The new government is set to take office on Monday, with other cabinet roles, including Louise Haigh for a strengthened Cabinet Office position, still subject to speculation. In fullShabana Mahmood expected to be named as Burnham’s chancellorMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
