Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like? (opens original article in a new tab)

Burnham is on track to become PM, with ongoing discussions about his top team, including potential chancellor candidates Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting, and his chief of staff James Purnell.

• Burnham is likely to become PM, with questions about his policy priorities and top team appointments.
• Rachel Reeves will not be chancellor, with Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting as possible replacements, each with political risks.
• James Purnell is set to be Burnham's chief of staff, with a history of close personal and political ties to Burnham.