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

Burnham's victory cements his status as the top contender to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party and the country.

If elected, the Greater Manchester Mayor will likely drag the Government further to the left, increasing taxes and spending, and therefore borrowing.

Andy Burnham, a 56-year-old politician nicknamed the King of the North, has emerged as the top contender to replace UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party…

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.

Labour grandees, including some Cabinet ministers, told the Prime Minister that his time was up following Mr Burnham's thumping victory in the Makerfield by-election.

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'.

The Prime Minister is considering a bid to sabotage a 'coronation' of Andy Burnham by secretly lending support to Wes Streeting and triggering a full-blown Labour leadership…

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

The former mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, was sworn in on Monday as MP for Makerfield and formally launched his candidacy to lead the Labour Party and, by extension,…

Wes Streeting declared he will not seek the top job, throwing his weight behind Mr Burnham after Keir Starmer's resignation.

Former Greater Manchester mayor will be overwhelming favourite to succeed Keir Starmer

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

Wes Streeting said Andy Burnham “can win the fight of our lives against the forces of nationalism” as Prime Minister.

LONDON, June 22 — Former British health minister Wes Streeting said he would back Andy Burnham to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister, taking himself out of the contest...

The move takes Streeting out of the contest himself and strengthens Burnham's position

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

Former Manchester mayor poised to become UK’s next leader following Labour prime minister’s resignation