The Chancellor Conundrum: Burnham's Balancing Act As Andy Burnham prepares to move into Number 10, speculation is rife about who will join him in Number 11 as chancellor.
Officially, no decision has been made public, but behind the scenes discussions are already shaping the narrative around this key cabinet role.
Shabana Mahmood appears to be the frontrunner, having served as Home Secretary since 2023 and reportedly being touted as a "certainty" by sources close to Burnham.