Category Archives: David Miliband
David departs
In the end David Miliband’s decision to take a step back from frontline politics came as no surprise. In doing so he has made a colossal and commendable decision. No man, not even a man of David’s stature and talents … Continue reading
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Will Ed keep David in the shadows?
David Miliband is arguably the most talented Labour politician of his generation. That is exactly what makes this debate so sour. Should David stay, or should he go? On first sight it would appear the party would be dramatically weaker … Continue reading
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Ed Miliband can only lead Labour back to government if we all support him
I supported David Miliband throughout this leadership contest, as did the majority of MPs and members. We can debate the result, of what some will call a skewed and unbalanced electoral process, or we can get on with the overdue job … Continue reading
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Will Ed Miliband be the beneficiary from a media driven brotherly race?
The Labour leadership, in what largely has turned out to be a family affair took another curious move yesterday, with representatives of both Ed and David getting together to trash out positions in each respective shadow cabinet. As David has … Continue reading
Quote of the day – David on Ed
“I’m a politician who is interested in winning the race not spinning the race.” David Miliband on Radio 5 Live on suggestions that his brother has got his nose in front. It cannot be easy being (for the time being!) … Continue reading
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Close affiliation to trade unions makes Labour unelectable
The next general election may be scheduled for 2015, yet strategy, spin and electioneering is on a constant state of alert. At least it should be. Recent days have seen some very interesting developments that will have a significant effect of the … Continue reading
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‘Emotional intelligence’, Blair & the Kinnock’s
What is ‘emotional intelligence’? A textbook definition is the ability to “identify, assess, manage and control the emotions of one’s self, of others, and of groups” *. In his memoirs Tony Blair has suggested that Gordon Brown had “zero emotional … Continue reading
Mandy knows the score
“We’re a political party, not a church, and we require the support of voters actively to embrace us, and if we stop recognising that, then we’re going to be taken back into those long years of opposition that served … Continue reading
David seeks comfort in Cruddas?
If you are surprised to hear that Marion Miliband (the mother of the clan) is backing Diane Abbott, you may be shocked to find out that one of the most respected figures on the far left of Labour, Jon Cruddas, … Continue reading
Filed under Broken Britain, David Miliband, Ed Miliband, Jon Cruddas, Labour, Labour Leader contest, New Labour, Politics
Why Mr Miliband can become the next Prime Minister
The race is not as clear cut as it was, yet the new leader of the Labour party will probably be called Mr Miliband. Both Miliband junior & senior have compelling reasons to declare that they are the best candidate … Continue reading
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