EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges
Ed Miliband has been appointed foreign secretary in Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s cabinet and says he is eager to take a policy‑driven approach to the role. He plans to focus on rebuilding the UK’s relationship with the EU, reviving the G20 as the UK prepares to chair it, and addressing the climate crisis while also engaging in the Gaza‑Palestine debate. Miliband faces internal challenges, including the recent removal of the Foreign Office permanent secretary and staff strikes over job cuts.
- ▪Milband will work closely with Europe minister Hamish Falconer to shape a long‑term UK‑EU partnership despite Labour’s manifesto red lines on the single market and customs union.
- ▪He aims to strengthen the UK’s influence in the G20, building on the country’s historic role in coordinating the 2008 financial crisis response.
- ▪The foreign secretary’s agenda also includes climate action and a nuanced stance on the Gaza conflict, reflecting his past calls for Palestine recognition.
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Ed Miliband was appointed to the Foreign Office in Andy Burnham’s first cabinet as PM last month. Photograph: Jack Taylor/ReutersView image in fullscreenEd Miliband was appointed to the Foreign Office in Andy Burnham’s first cabinet as PM last month. Photograph: Jack Taylor/ReutersEd MilibandAnalysisEU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challengesPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editorLabour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadershipSat 1 Aug 2026 03.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 1 Aug 2026 03.02 EDTShareExtraordinarily, given the importance of geopolitics, the office of foreign secretary has sometimes appeared a consolation prize in British politics, perhaps reflecting the transfer of…
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