Andy Burnham & Ryan Reynolds

Andy Burnham: Newly appointed PM who orchestrated the reshuffle, promoting AI minister and purging Starmer allies.

Ryan Reynolds: Appointed to head new Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology.

Andy Burnham: Became Prime Minister, reshuffled cabinet, and set out a domestic-focused agenda including cost-of-living relief and a 10-year plan.

Ryan Reynolds: Appointed Business Secretary with expanded portfolio including science and innovation.

Andy Burnham: As the new Prime Minister, Burnham is implementing early policy measures to address cost-of-living pressures, aiming to build public trust and demonstrate his government's intent.

Ryan Reynolds: Appointed Business Secretary with expanded portfolio.

Andy Burnham: New PM appointed Healey as Chancellor; faces fiscal challenges.

Ryan Reynolds: Returned as Business Secretary with expanded role.

Andy Burnham: Andy Burnham is the central figure in this event, running as the United Kingdom — Labour Party candidate for the United Kingdom — Makerfield by-election with the stated aim of changing Labour and potentially challenging Keir Starmer for leadership. His candidacy is expected to boost Labour's chances in the by-election.

Ryan Reynolds: Ryan Reynolds, the chief whip, officially triggered the by-election in the Commons.