What happened
Press reports say Andy Burnham, described as a possible future United Kingdom prime minister, is expected to choose Shabana Mahmood as Chancellor if he rises to the top job. The reported choice is part of Burnham’s effort to assemble a credible economic team and signal political readiness.
Background and earlier position
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