Rachael Maskell became the first Left-wing backbencher to publicly criticise his potential choice and back Energy Secretary Ed Miliband instead.

The race to replace Rachel Reeves as Chancellor looks to have been blown open by reports that Ed Miliband has been taken out of contention.

It follows a campaign by opponents of Ed Miliband to stop him being appointed as chancellor

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The home secretary is the frontrunner for the role ahead of ‘risky’ Ed Miliband, according to senior Labour figures

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A bitter briefing war has erupted at Westminster following reports that Mr Miliband's dream of taking charge at the Treasury is set to be shattered.

“Everything is a fight” with the U.K. energy secretary, says one official. Miliband is about to find out if he can battle his way into a bigger Cabinet job.

The home secretary, favourite to take over at No 11, has minimal economic credentials and many MPs would prefer Ed Miliband

Rachael Maskell became the first Left-wing backbencher to publicly criticise his potential choice and back Energy Secretary Ed Miliband instead.