Who will be Andy Burnham's Chancellor?

The Home Secretary has emerged as favourite to move into Number 11 Downing Street. However, while Mr Burnham's team insist no final decisions have yet been made, it was thought the current Energy Secretary would be a target for criticism. Who will be the next Chancellor? Shabana Mahmood Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood PA WireMs Mahmood has been in charge of the Home Office since September last year, having previously served as the Justice Secretary. Her immigration reforms, which include abolishing permanent refugee status and doubling the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain, have been controversial with some in Labour ranks. While she does not have a strong record on economic issues, she is understood to be considered more centrist given her hardline immigration stance. She al