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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Heather Stewart Economics editor

Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband

Ed Miliband speaks at a Global Energy Transition event on 23 June 2026
Ed Miliband speaks at the Global Energy Transition & Electrification Summit in central London on Tuesday. Photograph: Ben Whitley/PA

More than 40 progressive economists have written to Sharon Graham, the leader of Unite, rejecting her claim that Ed Miliband would destroy jobs if he becomes the next chancellor.

With Andy Burnham almost certain to be prime minister within weeks, there is a fierce debate within Labour about who should succeed Rachel Reeves at the Treasury, with Miliband considered a frontrunner.

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