Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a pivotal decision over the appointment of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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Andy Burnham is preparing to name his finance minister as the battle for the position at No 11 persists. According to reports from the Financial Times, Reuters, and The Guardian, Shabana Mahmood is expected to be appointed to the role.
Coverage from the BBC and CNBC emphasizes that the selection process is critical, with CNBC noting that the choice is causing concern among big business. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports that Burnham has upset the Labour Left, who had desired his ascension to UK Premier.
Attention now turns to the formal naming of the finance minister and the subsequent reaction from the business community and the Labour Left.
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Quick answers
Who is expected to be named chancellor?
Reports from the Financial Times, Reuters, and The Guardian indicate that Shabana Mahmood is expected to be named finance minister.
How has the business community reacted to the selection process?
According to CNBC, the choice for finance minister is worrying big business.
What is the reaction from the Labour Left?
Bloomberg reports that Burnham has upset the Labour Left who wanted him to become UK Premier.
Coverage (7)
- Andy Burnham’s allies ‘block Ed Miliband from becoming chancellor’ The Times · 6h ago
- Shabana Mahmood set to be named UK chancellor by Andy Burnham Financial Times · 6h ago
- The British finance minister choice that's worrying big business CNBC · 6h ago
- UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports Reuters · 6h ago
- Burnham Upsets Labour Left Who Wanted Him to Become UK Premier Bloomberg.com · 6h ago
- Shabana Mahmood expected to be named Andy Burnham’s chancellor The Guardian · 6h ago
- Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues BBC · 6h ago
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