UK Politics:Burnham picks cabinet

There really are quite a few inside No 10 at the moment. It feels inevitable that a slew of appointments are going to be announced at the same time shortly.

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Anneliese Midgley, the MP who emerged as one of Burnham’s closest allies during the Makerfield by-election campagin, has just gone into No 10.

Shabana Mahmood said the post of home secretary is “the best job in the business”, after Andy Burnham kept her in the role.

In a post on X, Mahmood said she would continue with immigration reform.

She said: “It is an honour to remain as Home Secretary in Andy Burnham’s cabinet.

“I may be biased, but it’s the best job in the business.

“We have begun the work of major reform, to make our streets safer and our immigration system fair for all. Now let’s finish the job.”

New chancellor John Healey said it is the “greatest privilege” to take on the role.

In a statement posted on X, he said: “It is the greatest privilege to be appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by the Prime Minister.

“Together, we will build a new economy, build new hope and advance the working people of this country.

“Time to get on with the job.”

Chief whip Jonathan Reynolds is the latest to enter No 10 to meet with Burnham and his team.

He has been mooted in the press for a move back to business secretary – a role he was reportedly loathe to give up in the first place.

Former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has gone into No 10.

She has widely been expected to make a comeback in a big cabinet role.

The secretary of state for culture, media and sport Lisa Nandy has just entered No 10.

There have been rumours she could be moved to the housing brief.

Louise Haigh appointed first secretary of state

As expected, Louise Haigh has been named as Andy Burnham’s first secretary of state, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and minister for the Cabinet Office.

Haigh left her post as transport secretary under Keir Starmer in 2024 and has been planning Burnham’s ascent to power since last year.

The former foreign secretary Yvette Cooper has also entered No 10 – shortly before Ed Miliband was appointed to that role.

More on her future as we get it.

Shabana Mahmood to continue as home secretary

Shabana Mahmood will remain in her role as home secretary, it has been confirmed.

Ed Miliband named foreign secretary

Ed Miliband has been named foreign secretary in Andy Burnham’s cabinet.