Supporters of Andy Burnham are divided over who should serve as his chancellor if he becomes prime minister, according to multiple reports. One group urges Burnham to choose Wes Streeting, citing his appeal to business and the fossil fuel industry and arguing this would help reassure markets and stakeholders. Another faction close to energy secretary Ed Miliband backs Miliband and presents him as a safer option for economic and political stability. The dispute is described as escalating into a “briefing war,” with advocates for each candidate pushing their preferred narrative through internal and external channels. Separate outlets also report broader campaigning over cabinet roles connected to Burnham’s leadership team, suggesting the jockeying is already under way before any formal appointments. Coverage notes that some ministers are concerned Miliband as chancellor could trigger a market reaction, while other reporting frames Streeting as the frontrunner. Overall, the reports agree the internal contest is active and the chancellor choice is central to coalition-building within Burnham’s circle.