LONDON, June 25 — British finance minister Rachel Reeves said today she was backing Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, brushing off reports she could lose her role and...

LONDON, June 22 — The pound eased on Monday, as speculation mounted that Prime Minister Keir Starmer could set out a timetable for his departure imminently, paving the way...

LONDON, June 22 — Former British health minister Wes Streeting said he would back Andy Burnham to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister, taking himself out of the contest...

Keir Starmer’s exit puts Andy Burnham, gilts, sterling and the next U.K. chancellor in focus for investors.

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LONDON, June 24 — Darren Jones, an ally of outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, endorsed Andy Burnham to take over on Wednesday after saying he had been reassured by the...

LONDON, June 25 — British finance minister Rachel Reeves said today she was backing Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, brushing off reports she could lose her role and...

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

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Ms Reeves said she believed the former Greater Manchester Mayor will be 'great' in No10 as he closes in on taking power from Keir Starmer.

Allies of Reeves lobby to keep her as chancellor as the ‘stable’ choice while Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband also in the picture

Reeves’ bid to remain chancellor comes after reports that Andy Burnham, who’s likely to become prime minister, would demote her.

Rachel Reeves claimed the ex-Greater Manchester Mayor would make a 'great Prime Minister' as she became the latest senior Labour figure to back his bid for No10