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Andy Burnham Likely to Replace Rachel Reeves as Chancellor if He Becomes PM
The BBC reports that Andy Burnham, the sole candidate for the Labour leadership, is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a more junior cabinet role. James Purnell would become Downing Street chief of staff. Defence spending is an immediate challenge. Burnham could become PM as early as 17 July.
Jul 10, 2026 2 sources