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2026-07-16
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Andy Burnham to Appoint Chancellor

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Andy Burnham is set to become the new Prime Minister and will appoint a Chancellor. Shabana Mahmood, the current Home Secretary, is a leading contender for the role, while Ed Miliband's candidacy has sparked concern among businesses and trade unions. The appointment will be crucial in shaping Burnham's government and economic policies.

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Coverage by outlet
BBC News centre-left
Angle The BBC focuses on the reaction to England's World Cup loss and briefly mentions the speculation about Shabana Mahmood as Chancellor.
Bias The BBC downplays the significance of the Chancellor appointment and instead emphasizes the public's reaction to the World Cup loss. The article mentions the speculation about Mahmood but does not provide in-depth analysis or commentary on the topic.
The Independent centre-left
Angle The Independent frames Shabana Mahmood as the likely Chancellor, highlighting her strengths and the market's positive reaction to her potential appointment.
Bias The Independent emphasizes Mahmood's sure-footed handling of the immigration crisis and her ability to keep the markets calm, portraying her as a strong candidate for the role. The article downplays Ed Miliband's chances and omits critical views on Mahmood's potential appointment.
City AM centre-right
Angle City AM presents Shabana Mahmood as the front-runner for Chancellor, citing her reputation as a responsible choice and her potential to reassure investors.
Bias City AM highlights the positive aspects of Mahmood's potential appointment, such as her reputation and ability to reassure investors. The article quotes an analyst who views Mahmood as a more responsible choice than Ed Miliband, indicating a pro-Mahmood bias.
Daily Mail right
Angle The Daily Mail portrays Andy Burnham's government-in-waiting as chaotic, emphasizing the controversy surrounding Ed Miliband's potential appointment as Chancellor.
Bias The Daily Mail sensationalizes the situation, using words like 'chaos' and 'bitter briefing war' to describe the Chancellor appointment process. The article emphasizes the backlash against Ed Miliband and presents Shabana Mahmood as a more acceptable alternative, indicating a bias against Miliband and the Labour Party.
GB News right
Angle GB News criticizes Andy Burnham's potential appointment of Shabana Mahmood as Chancellor, framing it as a poor choice and 'shuffling the deckchairs'.
Bias GB News presents a strongly negative view of the potential appointment, with commentator Lee Anderson launching a scathing attack on Burnham and the Labour Party. The article emphasizes the lack of business experience among Labour MPs and portrays Mahmood as an unimpressive choice, indicating a strong anti-Labour bias.