Rachel Reeves said: "“I backed Andy in 2015 as leader of our party, and I've known him for more than a decade and a half."

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

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 refused to say whether she would accept a more junior job in cabinet if Burnham offered her one

Rachel Reeves said: "“I backed Andy in 2015 as leader of our party, and I've known him for more than a decade and a half."

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

The chancellor has backed Bunrham to succeed Starmer – but faces losing her role in the Treasury in the coming weeks