Who Might Be In Andy Burnham's Cabinet If He Becomes The Next PM?

Will he reward those who helped him campaign in Makerfield?

Political Correspondent

Andy Burnham is currently the only person who has declared they want to replace Keir Starmer as the next Labour leader and de facto prime minsiter.

Unless another Labour MP puts their head above the parapet before nominations close on July 16 with support from at least 81 MPs, Burnham’s path to Downing Street looks pretty clear.

If he’s uncontested, he will be in No.10 as the prime minister by July 17 or 18 – meaning speculation over what his time in office might look like.

Burnham’s allies have suggested he will stick to Labour’s 2024 manifesto, but evidently wants to put his own stamp on government – which is likely to mean plenty of personnel changes.

So what might the ex-Greater Manchester mayor’s cabinet look like?

Burnham is reportedly considering energy secretary Ed Miliband, ex-health secretary Wes Streeting and home secretary Shabana Mahmood for the top job.

The chancellor and prime minister are expected to work in lockstep, so a harmonious relationship is ideal.

There’s also immense pressure on fixing the UK’s economy amid international pressures from the Iran war and the invasion of Ukraine.

Rachel Reeves, the current chancellor, is almost definitely going to be kicked out........

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