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Burnham Poised for PM Role, Appoints Miliband, Balls

7/2/2026

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Story summary
  • Andy Burnham is expected to become Prime Minister on 20 July, appointing David Miliband and Ed Balls to the Lords.
  • David Miliband praised but declined to confirm talks about joining the government.
  • Ed Balls may take a role or chair a commission because peers cannot be chancellor or chief secretary.
  • James Purnell, a colleague of Andy Burnham and David Miliband, is expected to become Andy Burnham’s chief of staff.