- Peter Mandelson was appointed following the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, while Andy Burnham's victory paves the way for a leadership challenge involving Keir Starmer.
- Ed Miliband is associated with the Labour Party, seeking the Chancellor role if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister, while Burnham may challenge Keir Starmer for leadership.
Speculation mounts that Andy Burnham might select Ed Miliband as Chancellor, while Miatta Fahnbulleh has a chance at Miliband's former role.
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What happened
Speculation mounts that Andy Burnham might select Ed Miliband as Chancellor, while Miatta Fahnbulleh has a chance at Miliband's former role.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ed Miliband and Miatta Fahnbulleh were appointed to cabinet roles in the UK Labour Government.Sub-event
- Miatta Fahnbulleh replaced Ed Miliband as Energy Secretary and is now working with the Home Office on theft investigations.Sub-event
Fahnbulleh takes the helm at DESNZ following her appointment by Andy Burnham.1 source
Political speculation regarding leadership succession and potential cabinet appointments.1 source
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Ed Miliband is associated with the Labour Party, seeking the Chancellor role if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister, while Burnham may challenge Keir Starmer for leadership.Also in this story
- Ed Miliband is serving under Andy Burnham's administration.
- Burnham's presumptive leadership is reported to block Ed Miliband from securing a cabinet role.
- Reeves is Labour Chancellor; Miliband is anticipated to replace her, while Burnham may succeed Starmer as PM.
The entities involved
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Ed Miliband
British politician (born 1969)
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Miatta Fahnbulleh
liberian-born british economist and politician
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