https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-key-figures-in-andy-burnham-s-inner-circleContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-key-figures-in-andy-burnham-s-inner-circlehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-key-figures-in-andy-burnham-s-inner-circle#u11231Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:51:21 +0000Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour Party leadership contest that could make him prime minister within weeks. He is coordinating a transition of power and organizing a top team for a Downing Street operation. Keir Starmer has granted him access to the civil service.What's confirmed:Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour Party leadership contest.Keir Starmer has agreed to give Burnham access to the civil service.Still unconfirmed:Burnham is using a secret team of seven to plot a takeover of Britain.Burnham is recruiting former economists from Goldman Sachs and the Bank of England.Kevin Lee s https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-key-figures-in-andy-burnham-s-inner-circlehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-key-figures-in-andy-burnham-s-inner-circle#u7703Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:15:59 +0000Andy Burnham is recruiting high-level economic expertise as he prepares for a potential bid for Prime Minister. His team includes former economists from Goldman Sachs and the Bank of England. Kevin Lee serves as his chief of staff.What's confirmed:Kevin Lee is Andy Burnham's chief of staff.Burnham is being advised by economists previously employed by Goldman Sachs and the Bank of England.A former chair of the UK fiscal watchdog is advising Burnham.Still unconfirmed:Keir Starmer may announce an exit plan on Monday morning with an autumn departure.Burnham is poised to seek the Labour leader