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Burnham Rethinks Miliband Chancellor Choice Over Sea Licence Opposition

6/20/2026

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Andy Burnham is reconsidering appointing Ed Miliband as chancellor because Ed Miliband opposes Sea oil and gas licences criticised by Makerfield voters.
Other chancellor contenders include Rachel Reeves, Shabana Mahmood, Wes Streeting, John Healey.
Angela Rayner and Lucy Powell are vying for the deputy prime minister role, Labour sources say.
Andy Burnham appointed Ed Miliband adviser Grace Pritchard as head of communications before his swearing-in as Makerfield MP on Monday.

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Andy Burnham is reconsidering appointing Ed Miliband as chancellor because Ed Miliband opposes Sea oil and gas licences criticised by Makerfield voters.
Other chancellor contenders include Rachel Reeves, Shabana Mahmood, Wes Streeting, John Healey.
Angela Rayner and Lucy Powell are vying for the deputy prime minister role, Labour sources say.
Andy Burnham appointed Ed Miliband adviser Grace Pritchard as head of communications before his swearing-in as Makerfield MP on Monday.