Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.
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""I'm supporting Andy to be prime minister.""
— Rachel Reeves , Politician
""I don't think anyone can doubt my commitment to the prime minister.""
— Rachel Reeves , Politician
""Because if you lose control of the public finances, it is ordinary working people and businesses who pay the price with higher inflation, higher taxes and indeed higher interest rates.""
— Rachel Reeves , Politician
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Chancellor who announced guaranteed paid work placements for youth.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
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The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.
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