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Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
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- Figure caption, 'I don't think anyone can doubt my commitment to the prime minister' - Rachel Reeves
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports he could demote her to a junior cabinet position if he becomes the Labour Party leader.
- "I'm supporting Andy to be prime minister," she told the BBC.
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Figure caption, 'I don't think anyone can doubt my commitment to the prime minister' - Rachel Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports he could demote her to a junior cabinet position if he becomes the Labour Party leader.
"I'm supporting Andy to be prime minister," she told the BBC.
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