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

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The formation of a new cabinet is a crucial step in the transition to a new government, as it sets the tone for the administration's policy priorities and leadership style. The selection of ministers, particularly for key roles such as chancellor, is often the subject of intense speculation and lobbying within the party. The Labour party's internal dynamics and the process of choosing ministers can provide insight into the new government's direction and the balance of power within the party.

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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 UK politics live – latest updates For weeks, as ministers jostled, lobbied and positioned themselves for big jobs in an Andy Burnham government, the incoming prime minister remained sphinxlike. He told an interviewer on Monday that he had a black box containing his ministerial picks and major policy an…