Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
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Notable Quotes
"There are clearly some people pushing to be chancellor who feel they are owed it for their support."
— Lord Jim O'Neill , Academic
"Politics is what politics is. It's a popularity contest."
— Simon French , Academic
"You really don't want people in Number 10 and Number 11 having very different views."
— Paul Johnson , Academic
"The key to gaining the confidence of the markets is to articulate, implement and deliver a coherent strategy."
— Nick Macpherson , Executive
"Miliband as chancellor would be a 'noose around the neck' of job creation."
— Sharon Graham , Activist
"The markets may view McFadden as 'the safest pair of hands' out of those in the running."
— Simon French , Academic
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Ed Miliband is a British politician and a member of the Labour Party.
An economist and cross-bench peer providing advice to Burnham.
Former permanent secretary at the Treasury.
One of the most qualified picks for chancellor, currently the work and pensions secretary.
Former director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
Chancellor who announced guaranteed paid work placements for youth.
General Secretary of the Unite union.
Chief economist at consultancy Panmure Liberum.
Wes Streeting is the UK Health Secretary known for his focus on improving safety for cosmetic procedures.
Yvette Cooper is a British Labour Party politician who has served in various ministerial roles.
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The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
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