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Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
Burnham is expected to elevate regional allies and has not yet decided on a chancellor, with 349 Labour MPs backing his leadership.
- Incoming British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced he is finalising his cabinet choices ahead of officially taking power at 10 Downing Street on Monday, July 20, 2026.
- Burnham defended his decision to withhold the names of his top team until Monday, arguing that announcing appointments early creates unnecessary "chaos" before the formal transition.
- The "King of the North" was officially declared the new leader of the Labour party on Friday at a special Trades Union Congress conference after securing overwhelming support from 379 MPs and 23 affiliate organizations.
- Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to Buckingham Palace on Monday morning to formally tender his resignation to the King, initiating the official handover process.
- While full details remain under wraps, Shabana Mahmood is tipped as the frontrunner for Chancellor, and reports suggest Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds is set to be reinstated as Business Secretary.
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