Ed Miliband is considering a role in Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet, the Telegraph understands.

The former Labour leader is said to be weighing up a return to frontline politics as sources said Mr Corbyn wants to appoint the "big hitter" and prevent a leadership challenge by giving his team credibility.

The Labour leader has reportedly made approaches to Mr Miliband about rejoining the shadow cabinet after the Doncaster North MP turned down a previous offer made last year.

It came as Mr Corbyn posted a picture of his colleague addressing a rally they both attended yesterday, labeling the snap with the words "Ed - awesome".