Ed Miliband emerges as Britain’s power broker a decade after election rout
Ed Miliband has re-emerged as a significant figure in British politics over a decade after his defeat in the 2015 general election. Currently serving as Energy Secretary, he is involved in efforts to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader, potentially supporting Andy Burnham for the role. Miliband's political reputation has improved since his earlier tenure, and he is now seen as a key player in shaping the future of the Labour Party.
- ▪Ed Miliband is currently the Energy Secretary and a key player in Labour's internal politics.
- ▪He is advocating for Andy Burnham to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
- ▪Miliband's political reputation has improved significantly since his defeat in the 2015 election.
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Ed Miliband emerges as Britain’s power broker a decade after election routSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxBritish Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has emerged as a key player in efforts to remove Mr Keir Starmer from the post he once sought. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 16, 2026, 05:13 PMUpdated May 16, 2026, 05:13 PMLONDON – More than a decade after failing in his bid to become British prime minister, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has emerged as a key player in efforts to remove Mr Keir Starmer from the post he once sought.Mr Miliband’s push to lead Labour to victory in the 2015 general election ended in bitter defeat after a three-year-long lead in the polls fizzled and the electorate delivered then-Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron an unexpected…
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