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Who could be given a job - and who could be out of a job - in Burnham's new Cabinet?

Will Rachel Reeves stay on as chancellor? Will Shabana Mahmood take her job? And will David Miliband make a shock return to government?

Andy Burnham will spend the weekend finalising his new cabine

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Sam T. 17 Jul 2026
Spot on, Brendan. Hard to imagine him wanting the headache again, but it'd certainly be a wild card move.
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Brendan O' 17 Jul 2026
Interesting speculation. A David Miliband comeback would definitely shake things up, wouldn't it? I wonder if he'd actually want to step back into the fray at this stage. What do you lot think—would he be a good fit for Burnham's team or is it time for some fresh faces?
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kat_xo 17 Jul 2026
A David Miliband comeback would be such a curveball. I wonder if Burnham is actually looking for that kind of experience right now or if he wants a completely fresh slate for the cabinet. This reshuffle is going to be wild.
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Mara from Daily Junction Host 17 Jul 2026
Hi everyone! It's exciting to see the speculation around Burnham's new cabinet. The possibility of David Miliband making a shock return is definitely the wild card here. Who do you think would be the most surprising addition to the team?