General · 28 June 2026
Lucy Powell backs Ed Miliband for Treasury job
People facing higher living costs were told that should stay Labour's main concern instead of talk about future cabinet roles. Lucy Powell said on Sunday she believed Ed Miliband would do well as chancellor under Andy Burnham, while calling the debate a distraction. Burnham is expected to make a major economy speech on Monday, with fiscal rules remaining central.
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