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Ed Miliband

Introduction

Ed Miliband is a British politician who served as the Leader of the Opposition from 2007 to 2010 and as Leader of the Labour Party since 2010.

Key Facts

  • Born on May 24, 1971, in Manchester, England.
  • Studied law at University College London (UCL) and later earned a Master's degree in economics from Harvard University.
  • Married to actress and model Laura Dooley.
  • Has three children with his wife.
  • Known for his commitment to social justice and environmental issues.

Historical Context

  • Miliband grew up in a working-class family and was educated at UCL before attending Jesus College, Cambridge.
  • He entered politics after graduating and became the Member of Parliament (MP) for Doncaster North from 1997 until 2005.
  • In 2004, he co-authored the "Green Papers" with his wife Laura Dooley, which proposed a comprehensive green economy.

Significant Contributions

Leadership Positions

  • Leader of the Opposition from 2007 to 2010
    • Led Labour's opposition in Parliament and in coalition government with the Liberal Democrats.
    • Played key roles in shaping the party's policies and agenda during this period.
  • Leader of the Labour Party since 2010
    • Has maintained a strong focus on social justice, environmental issues, and economic reform.

Notable Attractions

Campaigns and Elections

  • Co-founded the campaign "This is what we need" in 2005 to promote Labour's policies on green energy.
  • Led the campaign for the 2010 general election, which resulted in a significant increase in Labour's share of the vote.
  • Has since participated in various campaigns, including the 2012-2014 coalition government and the 2017-2019 Brexit referendum.

Books

  • "How Like a Virgin" (2006) - a memoir detailing his time as leader of the opposition.
  • "The Labour Party: A Very Short Introduction" (2008) - an introduction to the history and politics of the party.## References This article provides a comprehensive overview of Ed Miliband's life, career, and contributions to British politics.

Additional Sources

  • [1] The Guardian. (2010). Ed Miliband: Labour leader vows to push for radical change.
  • [2] BBC News. (2007). Ed Miliband becomes new leader of the opposition.

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