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Rachel Reeves is facing fresh uncertainty over her political future as speculation grows about what a new Labour government under Andy Burnham could look like.

The Chancellor has been one of the most powerful figures in Keir Starmer’s administration, with her economic strategy built around fiscal discipline, stability and keeping market confidence. But with Burnham now moving closer to the centre of power, attention has turned sharply to whether Reeves would remain at the Treasury.

The issue became even more talked about after BBC Breakfast covered the growing questions around Labour’s next phase. The discussion added fuel to a Westminster guessing game that has already triggered nervous conversations among MPs, advisers, business leaders and voters.

At the heart of the debate is a simple but crucial question: who would Andy Burnham trust to run the economy?

Some Labour figures believe Reeves should stay in place, arguing that removing her would risk unsettling financial markets at a sensitive time. Her supporters say continuity at the Treasury would show discipline and reassure investors that Labour is not preparing for a sudden economic lurch.

But others believe Burnham may want a more dramatic reset. Names such as Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting have been linked to the Chancellor role, each representing a very different political message.

Miliband would signal a bolder, more radical economic shift, with greater focus on green investment, public ownership and long-term reform. Supporters say he has the experience and vision to match Burnham’s agenda.

However, critics fear that putting Miliband in charge of the Treasury could alarm markets and intensify concerns about tax, spending and Net Zero policy.

Streeting, meanwhile, is seen by some as a more reassuring figure for business, though his appointment would also carry political risks inside Labour.

For Reeves, the uncertainty is a major test. She has spent her time as Chancellor presenting herself as the guardian of economic credibility. Now, she may have to fight to prove that she still fits the future direction of the party.

No final decision has been confirmed, but the speculation alone is already reshaping Labour’s internal battle.

And in Westminster, the message is clear: the fight over Rachel Reeves’ future is really a fight over what Labour becomes next.