Edward Miliband, a Labour Party figure who has drawn attention tipped for the chancellor’s role, has suggested he would approve the Jackdaw gas project in the offshore area off Aberdeen.

The sign‑off the approval is regarded as a step to guarantee the Treasury posting.

Miliband told the Telegraph that London’s principal markets still view him as the least appealing candidate for the chancellorship.

The Jackdaw field, presently operated by Spirit Energy, is located near Aberdeen and is the under ongoing development plans that are being pursued.

Environmental analysts say the project’s output would leave no measurable mark on global emissions.

Spirit Energy maintains the project will not substantially change climate change.