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Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues

Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
BBC Politics Wednesday 15 July 2026, 17:13 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.

Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.
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