Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM (opens original article in a new tab)

If Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister, he is likely to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a junior cabinet role, while assembling his Downing Street team and facing defense spending challenges.

• Andy Burnham is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor if he becomes prime minister
• Burnham's team is assembling with James Purnell as Downing Street chief of staff
• Reeves may be offered a junior cabinet position if Burnham becomes PM
• Burnham faces challenges in defense spending and potential leadership contests