Behind-the-scenes lobbying has been ramping up with a focus on who would be the presumptive PM's 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'.

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…

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

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

One of the biggest concerns for the financial markets will be who will take up the role of chancellor under a new Cabinet.

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

Rachel reeves expected to be axed as Chancellor if Burnham becomes PM

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…

At least two senior Labour MPs are considering launching leadership bids to prevent Andy Burnham becoming prime minister without a formal contest.

Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour leadership contest that could make him Britain's prime minister within weeks.

Andy Burnham is plotting a major policy speech next week to bolster his economic credentials as part of his Labour leadership run.

Three names dominate discussions about who would be Burnham’s chancellor if he becomes prime minister – but there could still be a surprise candidate

Behind-the-scenes lobbying has been ramping up with a focus on who would be the presumptive PM's Chancellor.

Andy Burnham could keep some familiar faces around his cabinet table

Andy Burnham's path to No10 looked clear, allowing him to become Prime Minister on July 17 - but some MPs are wary of handing him the keys to Downing Street without a contest