David Miliband
Coverage of David Miliband in the Nexus archive.
- Rise of the New Labour zombies! Ed Balls 'set for shock return' under Burnham alongside ex-Cabinet minister James Purnell - with David Miliband tipped for Foreign Secretary
Ed Balls may return under Ken Livingstone Burnham with ex-Cabinet minister James Purnell, and David Miliband is considered for Foreign Secretary. The article highlights potential shifts in Labour Party leadership and ministerial appointments.
- Andy Burnham 'must choose' between David and Ed Miliband for top Cabinet jobs as brotherly psychodrama returns
Andy Burnham must choose between David and Ed Miliband for top Cabinet positions as tensions resurface between the brothers.
- Power shift: Will Burnham’s big plan work
Andy Burnham is set to become prime minister in three weeks and will outline a 10-year plan for the economy, welfare, and devolution in a Manchester speech. The article examines the feasibility of his 'good growth in every postcode' pledge and the political dynamics surrounding cabinet appointments and defense policy.
- Westminster braced for another act in Miliband brothers saga
Andy Burnham may bring David Miliband back into the fold after a 13-year absence, as Westminster prepares for another act in the Miliband brothers' saga.
- Can Europe help repair the invisible scars of war?
The article highlights the psychological damage caused by war in Ukraine and the need for mental health support, as emphasized by David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee. It also addresses the deliberate targeting of civilians in regions like Gaza, Sudan, and Congo, and questions whether Europe can replace U.S. humanitarian aid under Trump.
- Europe and US need ‘separate bedrooms’ but not divorce, says David Miliband
Former UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband urges Europe to seek strategic autonomy from the US without severing the traditional alliance, warning against complete disengagement amid tensions under the Trump administration. He made the remarks at the Hay literary festival, emphasizing the risks of a 'divorce' between the two regions.
- UK needs ‘national consensus’ over rejoining EU, David Miliband says
David Miliband, former UK foreign secretary, argues the UK needs a 'national consensus' to rejoin the EU, advocating for a more robust reset of relations than currently planned. This follows revelations that the UK government proposed creating a single market for goods with the EU.
- Wes Streeting: PM-in-waiting or ‘this generation’s David Miliband’?
Wes Streeting, the health secretary, may have missed his chance to become Labour leader, with some colleagues warning he could become 'this generation's David Miliband' if he doesn't act soon. A potential leadership challenge had been expected, but none has emerged. Streeting's lack of action has reassured Starmer and his allies.
- Sacked mandarin says No10 'pressured' him into waving through Mandelson and didn't care about security vetting - after Miliband reveals he warned appointment would 'blow up'
A former government official accused Downing Street of pressuring him to approve Peter Mandelson's appointment despite security concerns. David Miliband had previously warned that the appointment would cause controversy.