As he prepares to succeed Sir Keir as prime minister, Mr Burnham is said to be lining up Olly Robbins for a senior job in his administration.

Who is Andy Burnham?: Andy Burnham is emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister following his return to Parliament. Having previously served…

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Andy Burnham could keep some familiar faces around his cabinet table

A government spokesperson confirmed that Burnham and other prospective Prime Ministers would be able to engage with senior civil servants.

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

Keir Starmer on Tuesday met Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to replace him in No 10, for the first time since the Makerfield by-election, after pledging a "smooth transition" of…

Mr Burnham's spokesman has insisted they did due diligence on their new hire after eyebrows were raised about his relationship with Peter Mandelson.

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

Andy Burnham is expected to replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister following Labour's leadership contest. While supporters see him as a chance to revive the party, critics…

As he prepares to succeed Sir Keir as prime minister, Mr Burnham is said to be lining up Olly Robbins for a senior job in his administration.