article_snippet: ‘third choice’ for the role of Shadow Chancellor, after Mr Miliband turned it down and Alan Johnson quit.
article_snippet: But the profile claims Alan Johnson was in fact the fourth choice, with Mr Balls’ wife Yvette Cooper also turning down the role.
article_snippet: Yesterday Mr Balls’ wife Yvette Cooper said Mr Miliband had not guaranteed Mr Miliband Mr Miliband job if Labour wins power in
article_snippet: May. Mr Balls’ wife Yvette Cooper said: ‘I’m Shadow Chancellor and we’re working really closely together on we plans, not just for the election but for government.
article_snippet: Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls also hinted Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls would back Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls wife, the shadow home secretary, for the leadership if Labour loses the election.
article_snippet: Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls insisted that Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls wants Mr Miliband to win, but said of Mr Balls’ wife Yvette Cooper:
article_snippet: Mr Balls’ wife Yvette Cooper is a very talented politician and a very special person, and whatever Mr Balls’ wife Yvette Cooper wants to do in life, I’m sure Mr Balls’ wife Yvette Cooper’ll do and Mr Balls’ wife Yvette Cooper’ll have my 100 per cent support.
highlights_snippet: Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls has hinted Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls would back Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls wife as leader if Labour lose in May .
  