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 has finally been crowned Labour Party leader. Attention turns now to his top team, with home secretary Shabana Mahmood hotly tipped to be named chancellor. Meanwhile,…

Andy Burnham is finalizing his picks for Cabinet ministers ahead of his expected appointment as prime minister on Monday.

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…

With Rachel Reeves almost certain to be turfed out of No11, Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood are said to be vying to take over running the economy.

The move will be read as a sign that Burnham is serious about bolstering defence spending and honouring Britain’s international commitments.

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Former Defence Secretary John Healey was the first to arrive at Downing Street as the new PM appoints his Cabinet

The new prime minister has sought a compromise figure over the favourites from the right or left of the party, as political editor David Maddox explains

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