Andy Burnham is poised to assemble a Cabinet as he prepares to take over Labour leadership and potentially succeed as prime minister, with multiple senior Labour figures discussed as possible ministers.

There is uncertainty about which of Keir Starmer’s final Cabinet members will stay, as most have backed Burnham, while one member remains unavailable due to NEC duties.

Burnham has not yet announced his Cabinet lineup as he readies his leadership transition.

David Miliband has been floated as foreign secretary in the Lords, drawing on his previous government and humanitarian experience.

Miatta Fahnbulleh has been advising Burnham and shaping policy plans, signaling continued influence behind the scenes.

Miliband’s return as foreign secretary would hinge on him re-entering frontline politics, leveraging his international aid background.

Lucy Powell, a Burnham backer and former deputy Labour leader, has signaled interest in returning to the front bench, potentially in a deputy prime minister role with a Manchester base for Burnham’s team.

Ed Miliband is considered a leading candidate for chancellor, aligned with Burnham’s industrialisation and net-zero agenda, though his stance on North Sea drilling could provoke opposition.

John Healey is floated for a return in a foreign affairs capacity, drawing on his cabinet experience and past defence funding concerns.

Shabana Mahmood is also linked to a top role but may prefer to remain Home Secretary to push asylum reforms.

Angela Rayner, cleared over tax matters, is considered for a devolution-focused portfolio to bolster Burnham’s housing and local government agenda.

Yvette Cooper is floated for either Treasury or Foreign Secretary, aiming for continuity on EU, NATO, and Ukraine policy.