News · 4 May 2026

No 10 Staff Approached by Burnham Team for Post-Starmer Era

Keeping key Downing Street officials is seen as important for any future change in power. Allies of Andy Burnham have discreetly asked Sir Keir Starmer’s senior staff to remain in No 10 if he becomes Prime Minister. No 10’s team is depleted by recent resignations, lacking a permanent chief of staff after February.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 May 2026 at 5:52

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