Shabana Mahmood is widely expected to be named as the chancellor in Mayor Burnham’s team, according to reporting from multiple outlets. The Home Secretary is described as the likely choice to take on responsibility for running the economy. Coverage contrasts this outcome with the position of Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, who is portrayed as the person losing out on the chancellor role. While the reports focus on expectations rather than a confirmed appointment, they indicate that Mahmood’s selection would shift economic leadership to the Home Secretary. The articles suggest negotiations within the government over cabinet roles, with the chancellor position becoming a key focal point. Overall, the accounts agree that Mahmood is the frontrunner for the chancellor appointment linked to Burnham’s team, and that Ed Miliband is likely to remain in a different portfolio if Mahmood takes the economic role.