Louise Haigh’s meteoric rise in Andy Burnham’s new government has sparked buzz—nicknamed “Lou Labour” for her powerful new role as First Secretary of State and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, making her the first woman to hold that title since the 60s. But here’s the twist: official rankings place her third behind Burnham and Chancellor John Healey, even as she reportedly wields outsized influence, outranking Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Her comeback is dramatic—she stepped down from a cabinet role just 20 months ago after a youthful fraud conviction. Now, she’s back, playing a central role in Burnham’s administration and even interviewing top cabinet candidates. Meanwhile, the cabinet shuffle continues, with Wes Streeting climbing ahead of others—and a few ministers, like the housing and AI ministers, still attending meetings without full cabinet status.
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