# Burnham Team Divided Over Chancellor Selection
Andy Burnham's team is experiencing internal disagreement over whether to appoint Energy Secretary Ed Miliband as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The dispute has emerged within the governing Labour Party, with supporters divided on the decision.
A significant faction of Burnham's left-wing supporters had anticipated that Miliband would be selected to lead the Treasury. However, opposition to this appointment exists within the team, creating tension over the chancellor selection process. The disagreement reflects broader considerations about leadership appointments and policy direction within the Labour Party at this time.
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