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

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'.

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,…

As Andy Burnham heads to Westminster, Maurício Alencar looks at the possible candidates for the next Chancellor.

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.

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Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced his bid to lead the Labour Party and potentially become Prime Minister, following Keir Starmer's departure. Burnham…

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

Wes Streeting's allies said he was reassured after a series of calls with Andy Burnham that he would take a 'broad church' approach to governing and would listen to ideas

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…