Burnham’s ‘black box’ plans for cabinet send Westminster into hysteria
Andy Burnham's incoming cabinet appointments remain sealed in what Westminster insiders call "the black box," controlled by Burnham, Louise Haigh, and James Purnell. Labour MPs and ministers are left guessing their roles, with no certainty whether figures like Angela Rayner or Ed Miliband will secure their desired positions. The information vacuum has created widespread paranoia across parliament.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 16:30 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 21:30 UTC
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