Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, suggested that Mr Miliband might 'decimate' Britain's industry if he is put in charge of the Treasury.

British prime minister seeks to head off internal Labour challenge ahead of key byelection

Burnham may still decide to wait longer before announcing a bid to become Prime Minister after Starmer sent MPs a warning around votes.

Ed Miliband had been tipped to take up the role but Burnham's allies fear his opposition to North Sea drilling could be problematic

A source who has had extensive interactions with members of Burnham’s inner circle says there are nine contenders to be his chancellor.

Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, suggested that Mr Miliband might 'decimate' Britain's industry if he is put in charge of the Treasury.

Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, suggested that Mr Miliband might 'decimate' Britain's industry if he is put in charge of the Treasury.

Andy Burnham has been warned against making Ed Miliband his Chancellor should he become prime minister - or risk his premiership being 'over before it's begun'.

Some are so appalled by the idea that they would rather keep the woeful Rachel Reeves in post.

Left-wing trade unionists and bond traders have also found themselves in the unusual position of uniting to warn against a Miliband appointment

Miliband embodies everything the market fears about a Burnham premiership. If it happened, it would mark a sharp shift to the left.

Briefing war breaks out between advocates for Wes Streeting and those close to Ed Miliband

There was a muted reaction to Keir Starmer's departure from the financial markets - but investors will be waiting not just to hear Andy Burnham's plans for economic policy, but…