Burnham in No10: The known unknowns

Politics At Sam and Anne's · Jul 16, 2026 · 19m

With just one day until Andy Burnham is crowned Labour leader, many are still scratching their heads – what will a Burnham government actually look like?

The incoming PM says he’s in no rush and will take his time over cabinet appointments – having already signalled 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 No11.

The duo also wonder if the announcement that British Steel is being renationalised will set Burnham up for a diplomatic row with the Chinese…