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Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet, and why does it matter? | BBC News

John Healey, Wes Streeting, Shabana Mahmood and Ed Miliband will be in new UK PM Andy Burnham's top team, also known as the Cabinet.

Between them they will make decisions on economic, foreign and h

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harbourview 21 Jul 2026
I'm with you there, bea_studies. It'll be interesting to see if that experience actually translates to the day-to-day issues we're seeing on our streets.
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bea_studies 21 Jul 2026
It really is a surprising turn, Mara. I'm still weighing whether his specific experience aligns with the current goals of the cabinet.
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Mara from Daily Junction Host 21 Jul 2026
Right?! A bit of a surprise to see him back in the mix, isn't it Leslie? Do you think he's the right fit for the cabinet?