GB News was interrupted for breaking news on June 25, 2026, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves declared her support for Andy Burnham to become the next Prime Minister. Broadcasters Stephen Dixon and Ellie Costello discussed the implications, with Dixon suggesting Reeves was trying to keep her own job by backing Burnham.
Reeves Defends Burnham and Her Record
In an interview with GB News, Reeves stated: "I am backing Andy Burnham to be our next Prime Minister. I've known Andy for 16, 17 years now. He's a good friend of mine, but any choices for the new Prime Minister will be their choices to make, including who's in the cabinet." When asked if she would accept another role, she deferred to the new PM's prerogative but expressed hope it would be Burnham.
Reeves added: "I'm really proud of my record as a Chancellor. Whoever is Prime Minister and Chancellor in a few weeks will inherit a stronger economy than the one I inherited two years ago. There was a huge black hole in public finances, deficit out of control, inflation in double digits, weak growth, and falling living standards. We have begun to turn that around."
Viewer Backlash
Viewers criticised Reeves's tenure, calling her "useless", "desperate", and "delusional". One commented: "She stuttered her way through her speech; she is a goner." Another said: "Rachel Reeves needs to be sacked, shocking what she has done to the hospitality sector and retail, shame on her." A third mocked: "So she really doesn't want her job anymore, thank God for that."
Potential Cabinet Picks
Speculation is high that Burnham could appoint Energy Secretary Ed Miliband as Chancellor, given his leadership on net zero. However, some Labour figures caution against this. Other potential names include ex-health secretary Wes Streeting, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
The announcement came amid ongoing political turmoil, with Reeves emphasising her long-standing relationship with Burnham, having known him for over 15 years before becoming an MP in 2010.
