Shabana Mahmood set to become Chancellor under Andy Burnham

NewsCost Of LivingLabour PartyBirmingham Ladywood MP tipped to become next Chancellor10:23, 16 Jul 2026Updated 10:33, 16 Jul 2026Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood looks likely to become the new Chancellor under Andy Burnham.‌Former Greater Manchester Mayor Burnham will become Prime Minister on Monday, replacing Keir Starmer in Downing Street.‌Speculation has been rife about who he will choose to be his Chancellor, with Rachel Reeves widely expected to be replaced at the Treasury.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham automatic £200 payments for state pensioners born before 1960Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppShabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary and MP for Birmingham Ladywood, has now emerged as the frontrunner for the second most powerful role in the Government.‌The Birmingham-born politician has