‘Learn to love Ed Miliband’: how Burnham allies are jostling for cabinet jobs
With Andy Burnham predicted to win Makerfield byelection, talk is turning to who would join him if he replaced Keir Starmer
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham is positioned to return to Westminster, with potential plans to succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister.
- Key allies are discussing who would take on significant cabinet roles in a potential Burnham government.
- Ed Miliband is considered a strong candidate for Chancellor, though policy differences on net zero may arise.
- Shabana Mahmood and Wes Streeting are also mentioned as potential Chancellors, while Louise Haigh is expected to receive a significant role.
- Other influential figures include Anneliese Midgley, Miatta Fahnbulleh, Yuan Yang, Josh Simons, Kevin Lee, Mat Lawrence, Mark McVitie, Alfie Stirling, Hannah Peaker, Neal Lawson, Luke Hurst, Grace Pritchard, Lucy Powell, Angela Rayner, Jonathan Reynolds, Lisa Nandy, Dan Jarvis, Al Carns, Nick Thomas-Symonds, Heidi Alexander, and Bridget Phillipson.
- Continuity in certain roles, like Foreign Secretary and Defence, is being considered, with potential moves for Rachel Reeves and discussions around Healey's resignation.
- The article notes potential tensions and alliances among these figures and their policy stances.