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Yvette Cooper Named Chancellor in Burnham’s Gender-Parity Cabinet

7/15/2026

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Yvette Cooper was named Chancellor of the United Kingdom in Labour leader Andy Burnham’s incoming government, replacing Rachel Reeves.
The appointment advances Burnham’s goal of keeping at least half of senior posts held by women.
Shabana Mahmood is expected to remain Home Secretary.
Lucy Powell is being considered for deputy prime minister.
Only Burnham and chief of staff James Purnell know the final cabinet lineup, which remains tightly guarded.

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Yvette Cooper was named Chancellor of the United Kingdom in Labour leader Andy Burnham’s incoming government, replacing Rachel Reeves.
The appointment advances Burnham’s goal of keeping at least half of senior posts held by women.
Shabana Mahmood is expected to remain Home Secretary.
Lucy Powell is being considered for deputy prime minister.
Only Burnham and chief of staff James Purnell know the final cabinet lineup, which remains tightly guarded.