Foreign Secretary
Coverage of Foreign Secretary in the Nexus archive.
- Toe-curling moment US ambassador is read Ed Miliband's comments about 'racist idiot' Donald Trump - as new Foreign Secretary prepares to head for Washington
A US ambassador was reportedly read Ed Miliband's comments calling Donald Trump a 'racist idiot' as the new Foreign Secretary prepares to travel to Washington. The incident highlights a diplomatic moment involving remarks about Trump by a UK political figure.
- US ambassador shrugs off Ed Miliband’s jibes at ‘idiot’ Trump
U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. Warren Stephens dismissed past criticisms of Donald Trump by Britain’s Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, stating that Miliband’s views from 2016 may have changed. Miliband had previously called Trump a 'racist, misogynistic self-confessed groper' and said he 'lowered the bar for idiocy,' but Stephens suggested such remarks are outdated. The ambassador also noted that Miliband’s past comments are 'irrelevant' now, while acknowledging that people often reconsider past statements.
- Markets rise as 'Red' Ed Miliband 'is set to be Burnham's Foreign Secretary not Chancellor' - with Shabana Mahmood tipped for No11
Markets rose as 'Red' Ed Miliband is set to become Burnham's Foreign Secretary instead of Chancellor, with Shabana Mahmood tipped for No11. The potential shift in ministerial roles influenced market movements.
- 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.
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri gets one-year extension in service
Vikram Misri, the Foreign Secretary, has received a one-year extension in his role. He previously served as Deputy National Security Adviser before his appointment as Foreign Secretary.
- ANDREW PIERCE: The real reason Reeves has been silent? She wants her good friend Streeting to make her Foreign Secretary
Andrew Pierce reports that Reeves has been silent because she wants her friend to become Foreign Secretary. Reeves' silence is strategic, aiming to support her friend's appointment. The article speculates about Reeves' motivations and their potential impact on political appointments.
- Starmer's premiership in freefall as Home and Foreign Secretaries 'both tell him to quit': Beleaguered PM must face his mutinous Cabinet today after delegation of ministers went to No10 following his disastrous reset speech to say his time is up
UK Prime Minister Starmer's premiership is in crisis as Home and Foreign Secretaries advise him to resign due to a disastrous reset speech. A delegation of ministers has told him his time is up. He must face his mutinous Cabinet today.
- Ed Miliband says he and Lammy feared Mandelson appointment could ‘blow up’
UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and former Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed concerns over Peter Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to Washington, fearing it could cause significant issues. Both officials discussed the potential risks associated with the appointment.