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Burnham finalising cabinet picks before becoming prime minister Monday

18 July 2026 · in 80 words

Burnham finalising cabinet picks before becoming prime minister Monday

Andy Burnham, the new Labour leader, said he is still deciding his cabinet members before taking over as prime minister from Sir Keir Starmer on Monday. He stated that announcing his top team prematurely would cause "complete chaos" and that he will reveal his choices on Monday. Burnham additionally detailed his governmental aspirations, which encompassed changes to the social care system.

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