Andy Burnham picks former Blair minister James Purnell as chief of staff
Summary
Andy Burnham has chosen James Purnell, a former minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, to be his chief of staff as he prepares to form a government. Purnell is negotiating terms but would return to government after previously resigning in 2009 and working outside politics for several years.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham picked James Purnell as his potential chief of staff.
- Purnell was a minister under former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.
- Purnell resigned from government in 2009 in protest against Brown’s leadership.
- He has worked for the BBC and a lobbying firm since leaving politics.
- Burnham and Purnell have known each other since they were new members of parliament.
- Burnham is expected to become prime minister soon after winning key party support.
- Party members are debating who should fill senior government roles, especially the chancellor.
- There is disagreement about appointing Ed Miliband or Wes Streeting as chancellor due to political and economic concerns.
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