- 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
- Ed Miliband is serving under Andy Burnham's administration.
- Andy Burnham was near Ed Miliband during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs).
- Both Ed Miliband and Andy Burnham faced criticism regarding a boycott on September 28, 2026.
- Andy Burnham dropped support for the political funding cap during the Labour leadership election.
- Ed Miliband is associated with the Labour Party, seeking the Chancellor role if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister, while Burnham may challenge Keir Starmer for leadership.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- theguardian.comI grew up near Andy Burnham. This is what shaped our new PM