Who Would Burnham Choose as Chancellor?

Who would Burnham choose as chancellor?

There was a muted reaction to Keir Starmer’s departure from the financial markets – but investors will be waiting not just to hear Andy Burnham’s plans for economic policy, from taxation to public spending – but also, his choice of chancellor.

Who could be Andy Burnham's Chancellor?

As speculation over the Labour leadership grips Westminster, Maurício Alencar looks at the possible candidates for the next Chancellor – an appointment that will face heavy scrutiny by the markets. Andy Burnham’s journey toward Downing Street so far has featured scores of polls outlining his popularity among Labour members and the public, Labour MPs travelling to Greater Manchester to “kiss the ring”, and a growing assumption that he is the de-f…