Ed Miliband's Chancellor Hopes Clouded by 'Soft Left' Image
A Politico podcast discusses whether Ed Miliband is still a contender for UK Chancellor amid concerns over his 'soft left optics'.
In the Politico Europe podcast "Politics at Sam and Anne's", journalists Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discussed the potential next UK Chancellor following Sir Keir Starmer's final Prime Minister's Questions session. As Starmer received an engraved carriage clock from his cabinet, the conversation shifted to who might succeed him at Number 11 Downing Street.
One name in contention is Ed Miliband, but his chances may be undermined by what is termed 'soft left optics'. Team Burnham, led by former Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham, is reportedly cooling on Miliband due to these image concerns. Other candidates are also being considered, though no specific names were disclosed.
