Ed Miliband has been at the centre of speculation over Andy Burnham’s chancellor (Image: Getty)
Andy Burnham‘s allies have reportedly blocked Ed Miliband from becoming chancellor. Three figures close to the prime minister-in-waiting told The State of It podcast that they believe he has been persuaded not to hand the top role to Mr Miliband.
One ally of Mr Burnham said: “Ed would have been a lightning rod for criticism. He is out of the running.” Another said “the tide has turned against Ed”, while a third added that “it looks like the right outcome has been reached”.
Andy Burnham will enter 10 Downing Street within days (Image: Getty)
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is said to be the frontrunner to replace Rachel Reeves.
It comes as the Energy Secretary, who has been leading Labour’s net zero push, has been at the centre of speculation over who will be Mr Burnham’s chancellor.
There were reports that Mr Miliband was willing to approve more North Sea oil and gas drilling in order to secure the job.
Mr Burnham is set to succeed Sir Keir Starmer in 10 Downing Street on Monday after being the only candidate in Labour’s leadership race.
Ed Miliband has been at the centre of speculation over Andy Burnham’s chancellor (Image: Getty)
Andy Burnham‘s allies have reportedly blocked Ed Miliband from becoming chancellor. Three figures close to the prime minister-in-waiting told The State of It podcast that they believe he has been persuaded not to hand the top role to Mr Miliband.
One ally of Mr Burnham said: “Ed would have been a lightning rod for criticism. He is out of the running.” Another said “the tide has turned against Ed”, while a third added that “it looks like the right outcome has been reached”.
Andy Burnham will enter 10 Downing Street within days (Image: Getty)
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is said to be the frontrunner to replace Rachel Reeves.
It comes as the Energy Secretary, who has been leading Labour’s net zero push, has been at the centre of speculation over who will be Mr Burnham’s chancellor.
There were reports that Mr Miliband was willing to approve more North Sea oil and gas drilling in order to secure the job.
Mr Burnham is set to succeed Sir Keir Starmer in 10 Downing Street on Monday after being the only candidate in Labour’s leadership race.