When Andy Burnham names his cabinet, it will be one role more than any other that will shape his government – his pick as chancellor. David Maddox and Millie Cooke take a look at the contenders

Andy Burnham took another significant step towards becoming Britain's next prime minister, netting additional Labour MPs' nominations to give him an unassailable lead in the…

With 349 nominations, it would be impossible for any other candidate to get the 81 endorsements needed to challenge the ex-Manchester mayor.