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UK’s biggest union backs Ed Miliband for chancellor

Financial Times

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June 25, 2026

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UK’s biggest union backs Ed Miliband for chancellor

Endorsement of Unison opens up split with other big unions opposed to current energy secretary being appointed to Treasury

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Guido Fawkes

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· Jun 29, 2026

Foreign Secretary Hopeful David Miliband Backs Quintupling Number of Refugees Britain Takes In

David Miliband has been very coy about his potential appointment by Andy Burnham as Foreign Secretary. The Miliband coming back together Guido has cobbled together some of his positions. He hasn’t been silent as of late despite heading the International Rescue Committee on a £1 million salary Europe and Brexit: Called for a “national consensus”

The Standard

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· Jul 10, 2026

Which London Labour MPs have backed Andy Burnham to be Prime Minister?

A total of 43 London Labour MPs have backed Burnham to be the next PM

BBC News - Business

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· Jun 25, 2026

Reeves urges Burnham to 'stick to what I'm doing' on economy

The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

Financial Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Streeting seen as frontrunner to become UK’s next chancellor

Ex-health secretary favourite after ruling out leadership run but Labour’s centre-left prefers Ed Miliband

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Who is Andy Burnham? Labour leader likely to be named UK PM as Keir Starmer announces resignation

Burnham is currently the mayor of Greater Manchester and is seen as Keir Starmer’s biggest rival in the Labour Party.

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· Jun 30, 2026

Brothers in arms

Despite tipping Ed Miliband to succeed Rachel Reeves as Chancellor of the Exchequer at 33/1 I would urge Andy Burnham to not appoint Ed Miliband as Chancellor if Andy Burnham wants to win the next general election. Appointing Ed Miliband as Chancellor would be a terrible start for the Burnham premiership. A friend who is very favourable to the Labour Party and the green energy agenda last year described Ed Miliband’s tenure as Energy Secretary as ‘displaying the ideological entrenchment... Read More Read More

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