Burnham Faces Crucial Choice for Chancellor as Battle for No 11 Continues The battle for Number 10 may have been won, but the war for the soul of Labour is far from over.
As Andy Burnham prepares to take office on Monday, he faces a crucial decision that will shape his government's economic direction and send a signal to the markets and party faithful.
A tight group of advisors, including James Purnell, Louise Haigh, and Josh Simons, are engaged in feverish discussions about who should occupy the coveted position of Chancellor.