'Bizarre Choice': Business and Labour Puzzle Over Shabana Mahmood as Future Chancellor The selection of Shabana Mahmood as future chancellor has left many in the business community perplexed.
While some may see her appointment as a welcome respite from Ed Miliband's more radical economic policies, others are concerned that she lacks the experience and economic credentials necessary for the role.
Labour's decision to opt for Mahmood over Miliband appears driven by the party's desire to appeal to its centrist MPs and those in the "Blue Labour" grouping.