Andy Burnham faces criticism for considering Ed Miliband as Chancellor if he becomes Prime Minister. Critics argue that Miliband's policies could lead to energy insecurity and economic harm, particularly due to his ban on new North Sea oil and gas exploration, which they claim threatens jobs and increases reliance on imports.

• 01Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, is expected to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister if he wins the Makerfield by-election.
• 02Critics warn that Ed Miliband’s policies, particularly his ban on new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, could harm Britain's energy security and economy.
• 03Miliband has been accused of presiding over significant job losses in the energy sector, with claims of 1,000 jobs lost per month.
• 04Energy analysts argue that domestic oil and gas production is crucial for economic resilience and job creation.
• 05The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero insists that existing fields will be managed while promoting clean energy, countering claims of shutting down exploration.

The potential appointment of Ed Miliband as Chancellor could significantly affect the energy sector in the UK, particularly in regions reliant on oil and gas jobs.