Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox and Millie Cooke

Shabana Mahmood’s history on tax and welfare sparks tensions with Andy Burnham allies

The frontrunner to be named as Andy Burnham’s chancellor is already causing tensions with his supporters on the left because of her past support for tax and welfare cuts.

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood is now widely expected to be named as Mr Burnham’s chancellor on Monday over the soft left’s choice Ed Miliband.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.