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Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
Key takeaways
- A spokesperson for Burnham said no decisions had been made.
- It comes as the former Greater Manchester mayor begins to assemble a Downing Street team, assuming he wins the Labour leadership race in which, currently, he is the sole candidate.
- Sir Keir Starmer announced he was standing down as prime minister days after Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, allowing him to return to Parliament.
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EPABy Harry Farley, Political correspondent and Harry Sekulich Published25 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.
A spokesperson for Burnham said no decisions had been made.
It comes as the former Greater Manchester mayor begins to assemble a Downing Street team, assuming he wins the Labour leadership race in which, currently, he is the sole candidate.
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