Polanski Calls Streeting Disastrous for Chancellor as Burnham Nears UK Leadership Within Weeks
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 26
Polanski Calls Streeting Disastrous for Chancellor as Burnham Nears UK Leadership Within Weeks
1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 26
Summary
Zack Polanski said Wes Streeting would be a “disastrous” chancellor, backing Ed Miliband instead as pressure builds over Labour’s next top economic appointment.
Andy Burnham is the only declared candidate to replace Keir Starmer, who said Monday he will step down, shifting Westminster focus to who would fill the Treasury and other senior posts.
Potential rivals including Streeting have ruled themselves out of the leadership race, making Burnham’s move into Downing Street within weeks look increasingly likely.
Polanski’s intervention highlights demands from the disaffected left for a chancellor choice that signals a sharper break in economic direction under the next prime minister.