UK Chancellor Backs Burnham for Prime Minister Role
Rachel Reeves is the UK's top finance minister. She has backed Andy Burnham to become the next Labour leader and prime minister.
Reports say Reeves may lose her finance role if Burnham takes over as leader. Reeves told the BBC that she and Burnham are friends.
She did not appear to rule out taking a lower cabinet job. Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband are also being considered for leadership roles.
Klear Note — The UK Prime Minister leads the government. The Labour Party is one of Britain's two main political parties. The Chancellor manages the country's money and budget.
Key Terms 3
- Chancellor The UK's top finance minister who manages the country's money
- Labour One of the UK's main political parties, currently in government
- Cabinet The group of senior ministers who help run the government