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Andy Burnham supporters divided over who should be his chancellor

The Guardian Politics Monday 22 June 2026, 18:55 UTC By Kiran Stacey Policy editor 1 min read
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Briefing war breaks out between advocates for Wes Streeting and those close to Ed MilibandAndy Burnham’s supporters are divided over who should be his chancellor, with a briefing war breaking out between advocates of the former health secretary Wes Streeting and those close to the energy secretary Ed Miliband. Some of those advising the Makerfield MP are urging him to choose Streeting if he becomes prime minister, in a bid to reassure the business community and fossil fuel industry.

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

Andy Burnham’s supporters are divided over who should be his chancellor, with a briefing war breaking out between advocates of the former health secretary Wes Streeting and those close to the energy secretary Ed Miliband.

Some of those advising the Makerfield MP are urging him to choose Streeting if he becomes prime minister, in a bid to reassure the business community and fossil fuel industry.

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