- The Labour Party is awaiting the formation of a new cabinet following a major leadership change.
- New PM forms cabinet following leadership change, drawing controversial reactions from financial markets.
Andy Burnham lost to Ed Miliband in a leadership race on January 1, 2026.
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What happened
Andy Burnham lost to Ed Miliband in a leadership race on January 1, 2026.
Who's involved
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Part of
New PM forms cabinet following leadership change, drawing controversial reactions from financial markets.Also in this story
- The new Prime Minister appointed ministers, including one as Interior Minister and another as Foreign Minister.
- Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as Chancellor and Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary in the new government.
- Political talks are ongoing regarding the formation of a new government, with investors favoring alternative leadership.
Within The Labour Party is awaiting the formation of a new cabinet following a major leadership change.
The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Ed Miliband
British politician (born 1969)
Related events
- Burnham postponed the Jackdaw gas field decision amid political turmoil, while Miliband's delays and Starmer's resignation fueled the energy crisis debate.
- Andy Burnham's potential leadership challenges Keir Starmer's tenure, with his plans being tested by the GBE model while Ed Miliband was energy secretary.
- Ipsos polling indicates a resurgence for Andy Burnham's Labour Party, while Kemi Badenoch leads the Tories.
- Burnham considers Miliband for Chancellor, while Miliband is appointed Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
- Burnham's party is showing signs of resurgence by consolidating voters on the left.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- theguardian.comI grew up near Andy Burnham. This is what shaped our new PM