Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
Andy Burnham is expected to reshuffle his cabinet if he becomes Prime Minister, with reports suggesting Rachel Reeves may be moved to a junior role. The transition follows Sir Keir Starmer's resignation and Burnham's recent by-election victory.
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Image source, EPA By Harry Farley , Political correspondent and Harry Sekulich Published 10 minutes ago The BBC understands that if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister then he is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a more junior cabinet position.
The BBC provides a balanced report on political maneuvering, citing multiple sources and acknowledging the speculative nature of the cabinet changes.
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