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Andy Burnham’s difficult first cabinet – a visual guide to the options and dilemmas

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By Jessica Elgot Verified, Barry Ainslie, Seán Clarke
| AOL UK Verified
Andy Burnham’s difficult first cabinet – a visual guide to the options and dilemmas Jessica Elgot, Barry Ainslie and Seán Clarke Updated Fri, 17 July 2026 at 7:11 am UTC Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images default Keir Starmer is expected formally to resign as prime minister on Monday morning at Buckingham Palace, with Andy Burnham being invited to take on the role shortly afterwards. Once back in Downing Street mid-morning, Burnham will begin assembling his cabinet.
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Shabana Mahmood expected to be named Andy Burnham’s chancellor

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By Pippa Crerar Verified, Jessica Elgot Verified, Kiran Stacey Verified
| Yahoo News UK Verified
Shabana Mahmood has emerged as the frontrunner to become Andy Burnham's chancellor after a fierce briefing war over the prospect of Ed Miliband being appointed to the powerful role. Senior Labour figures with knowledge of Burnham's thinking told the Guardian they expected the home secretary to be moved to the Treasury amid concerns that Miliband would become a target for criticism of the government.
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Burnham hails Hillsborough law as 'rewiring of the state' as MPs approve bill

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By Jessica Elgot Verified, David Conn
| MSN UK Verified
Andy Burnham has hailed a power shift from the state to the people as MPs finally passed the stalled Hillsborough law, a rare moment of Labour unity with the bill set to be a key legacy of Keir Starmer's government. In his first intervention in the Commons since returning as an MP, Burnham said the bill was a significant step towards securing the accountability the Hillsborough families had fought for – but should never have had to do.
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