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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 24 MIN

Mahmood v Miliband: who will Burnham choose for chancellor?

from Politics Weekly UK · host The Guardian

Andy Burnham will become prime minister of the UK on Monday. But he has yet to reveal any cabinet picks, and rumours suggest he still hasn’t chosen a chancellor. What do we actually know about his plans for governing? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey chat about the new PM’s options and the likely issues on the top of his in-tray. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

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