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Burnham's No. 11 Gamble: Choosing Britain's Next Chancellor
politics1 hour ago

Burnham's No. 11 Gamble: Choosing Britain's Next Chancellor

Labour's race to appoint a new chancellor intensifies as Burnham moves toward 10 Downing Street, with rival camps pushing for Ed Miliband while others argue for economists like Lord Jim O'Neill or Andy Haldane; floated No. 11 contenders include Shabana Mahmood or Yvette Cooper, and the choice could calm or unsettled markets and reshape a broader No. 10–No. 11 growth strategy, though no final decision is expected until Burnham's handover next week.

Labour clings to Starmer as Miliband calls for a turning point
uk-politics5 months ago

Labour clings to Starmer as Miliband calls for a turning point

On a day of intense political pressure, Labour backed Keir Starmer after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar urged him to quit; Ed Miliband said it must be a turning point for the party and that Starmer deserves time to renew the government. Cabinet ministers publicly supported the PM, and Labour chose unity over a chaotic leadership contest as attention turns to policy and upcoming elections.

"Political Turmoil: Labour's Shift on Climate and Rishi Sunak's Opportunity"
politics2 years ago

"Political Turmoil: Labour's Shift on Climate and Rishi Sunak's Opportunity"

Ed Miliband, Labour's shadow net zero secretary, has stated that he did not consider resigning over the party's decision to abandon its pledge to spend £28bn a year on green projects. Despite the U-turn, Miliband believes that Labour's plans still meet his criteria for addressing climate change. He has publicly supported Labour leader Keir Starmer's decision, emphasizing the party's commitment to investing in the country's future and making a difference. The revised green plan will now invest £23.7bn over five years, with a focus on creating "good jobs" in the green economy.