Behind-the-scenes lobbying has been ramping up with a focus on who will get the prized roles in Cabinet.

Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face the ‘scrutiny’ of ideas through a contested leadership contest

Rachel reeves expected to be axed as Chancellor if Burnham becomes PM

Three names dominate discussions about who would be Burnham’s chancellor if he becomes prime minister – but there could still be a surprise candidate

With race to Downing Street all but avoided, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is among those jockeying for position

Behind-the-scenes lobbying has been ramping up with a focus on who will get the prized roles in Cabinet.

Behind-the-scenes lobbying has been ramping up with a focus on who would be the presumptive PM's Chancellor.

From well-known frontrunners to fresh-faced dark horses – who can expect big jobs under the next PM?

Andy Burnham could keep some familiar faces around his cabinet table

Big hitters such as Miliband, Mahmood and Streeting are seen as in line for the top jobs; others face an abrupt end to their ministerial careers

The former deputy prime minister insisted that benefits claimants are 'not lazy people on the dole' in a clear indication of the pressures the next prime minister will face over…

During the last election campaign, a rising star of the Labour Party - aiming to win the safe seat of Peckham in south London - posted a glowing testimonial from one Andy Burnham…

In Westminster, it feels like the clock has rewound 20 years

Speculation mounts as to who will make Mr Burnham’s top team as it appears likely he will enter No 10 next month

The Labour leadership favourite is expected to put his own stamp on taxes, pensions, and more

Reeves staked her claim to stay in post when she said on Thursday she had 'unfinished business' as Chancellor

With just weeks until he is set to waltz into No. 10, Andy Burnham has been quick out of the blocks, meeting contenders for his future Cabinet. The frontrunners to replace Rachel…