Burnham's Path to Number 10: The Known Unknowns
With Andy Burnham set to become the next UK Prime Minister, questions remain about his cabinet choices and policy direction, including a proposed budget in October and the renationalisation of British Steel, which could strain relations with China.
With just one day until Andy Burnham is officially crowned as Labour leader, many are still wondering what his government will look like. The incoming prime minister has indicated he is in no rush and will take his time over cabinet appointments, having already signalled that a budget is likely in October.
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess who could land the biggest jobs, especially at the Treasury, where Shabana Mahmood is emerging as the favourite for the role of Chancellor. The duo also speculate that Burnham's plan to renationalise British Steel could set up a diplomatic row with the Chinese government early in his premiership.
Meanwhile, outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is making his final foreign trip to Kyiv, raising questions about whether his bond with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will endure after he leaves office.
