David Miliband pointedly refused to rule out a Cabinet return when he was asked directly at an event last night, merely saying Mr Burnham would 'make his own choices'.

Andy Burnham could keep some familiar faces around his cabinet table

Big hitters such as Miliband, Mahmood and Streeting are seen as in line for the top jobs; others face an abrupt end to their ministerial careers

Momentum continues to build behind the ex-Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham as members of Keir Starmer’s top team began jostling for positions in his Cabinet

Andy Burnham looks set to appoint 'Red Ed' Miliband as his new Chancellor following his 'coronation' as the new Prime Minister in the coming weeks.

David Miliband pointedly refused to rule out a Cabinet return when he was asked directly at an event last night, merely saying Mr Burnham would 'make his own choices'.

Critics point to Miliband's Net Zero fanaticism as reason enough to keep him away from No 11. But that misses the bigger picture.