Because you do that when you do take over. You make those decisions, and it would be somewhat premature and would I think cause complete chaos if you start half a reshuffle before you’re in the position.
Andy Burnham: “Because you do that when you do take over. You make those decisions, and it would be somewhat premature and would I…”
On the recordJuly 19, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukEditor's note · Context
On announcing his Cabinet.
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