BBC Breakfast's chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman revealed on Wednesday that Andy Burnham would not retain Rachel Reeves as Chancellor if he succeeds Keir Starmer as prime minister. Instead, Reeves would be offered a more junior Cabinet position, according to sources close to Burnham.
Burnham Emerges as Frontrunner After Starmer's Resignation
Following Keir Starmer's shock resignation as prime minister, Andy Burnham has become the favorite to replace him. The BBC Breakfast segment, hosted by Sally Nugent, focused on the transition plans surrounding Burnham's potential premiership. Zeffman stated: "There's a lot of transition work with those around Andy Burnham, and we have essentially confirmation from sources close to Andy Burnham that Rachel Reeves would not remain in post as his Chancellor. That's not necessarily a massive surprise, but it is interesting that this is now being talked about so clearly."
Reeves' Future in Question
The journalist added: "There is a suggestion from some close to Andy Burnham that Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior position in Cabinet." This development casts doubt on Reeves' political future after serving as Chancellor under Starmer. The report indicates that Burnham's team is actively shaping a new cabinet, with Reeves likely demoted or replaced entirely.
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