The Latest Breaking News from Shabana Mahmood

Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet

New prime minister says government must ‘do better’ to deliver change but promises prudent approach to economy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

Briefing wars: how Labour ministers tried, and failed, to get into Burnham’s cabinet

Choice of John Healey for chancellor shocks insiders after weeks of fierce lobbying on behalf of party big hitters

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

John Healey’s appointment as chancellor signals one clear priority for the new prime minister

ANALYSIS: The new prime minister has sought a compromise figure over the favourites from the right or left of the party, as political editor David Maddox explains

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Andy Burnham’s in-tray: All the pressing issues the new PM will face, from taxes to Trump

The Makerfield MP is expected to take office on Monday

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Bulletin AM briefing: Spain secure victory over Argentina as Trump booed

Spain crowned World Cup winners in final against Argentina followed by ugly scenes Trump endures ‘chorus of boos’ at World Cup final as he crowns Spain the champions ICE introduces new body camera rule after multiple fatal shootings How Shabana Mahmood’s history on tax could spark tension with Burnham allies…

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Andy Burnham latest: New PM tells first cabinet meeting ‘we need to be a cost-of-living government’

Newly appointed ministers have been told to give Britons the sense that ‘help is coming’

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Fossil fuels, utilities and housing: what we know about Andy Burnham’s plans

Incoming prime minister has set out distinctly leftwing vision while also promising to be pro-business

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Andy Burnham to promise ‘breathing room’ as he takes over as prime minister

The new Labour leader will set out his domestic priorities in his first speech from Downing Street.

Evening Standard · Jul 19

How Shabana Mahmood’s history on tax could spark tension with Burnham allies

Shabana Mahmood is the frontrunner to be named Andy Burnham’s Chancellor, a move already causing tensions with left-wing Labour MPs due to her past criticisms of tax and welfare policies. Mahmood privately branded Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes as “ridiculous” and “anti-competitive,” opposing measures such as increased employers’ national insurance contributions,…

The Independent UK · Jul 19

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

Exclusive: Shabana Mahmood is now expected to be unveiled as chancellor, but criticisms she made behind the scenes of Rachel Reeves’s tax policies have already sparked tensions with Burnham’s allies on the left

The Independent UK · Jul 19