Ed Miliband

British politician

British London, England

Quick Info

ProfessionBritish politician
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth24/12/1969
Age56 years
BirthplaceLondon, England

Latest News about Ed Miliband

27/07/2026

The UK government announced that Ed Miliband would serve as the UK Governor to the World Bank. The role gives him personal leadership over the UK’s engagement on development and climate finance, with international development and climate issues remaining priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

20/07/2026

Ed Miliband was appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs on 20 July 2026. He had previously served as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero from 5 July 2024 until his new appointment.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameEdward Samuel Miliband
Known AsEd Miliband
Political PartyLabour Party
Notable Roles
  • Member of Parliament for Doncaster North since 2005
  • Leader of the Labour Party from 2010 to 2015
  • Leader of the Opposition from 2010 to 2015
  • Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change from 2008 to 2010
  • Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero from 2024 to 2026
  • Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs since 2026

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNorth London comprehensive school
CollegeCorpus Christi College, Oxford
DegreePPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
Additional QualificationMSc in Economics from the London School of Economics

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Children2
ResidenceLondon

Relationships & More

SpouseJustine Thornton

Family

FatherRalph Miliband
MotherMarion Kozak
SiblingDavid Miliband

Career

Early CareerWorked as a researcher and speechwriter for Labour Party figures and served as a special adviser to Gordon Brown.
Parliamentary CareerElected MP for Doncaster North in 2005.
Government Career
  • Minister for the Cabinet Office in 2007
  • Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change from 2008 to 2010
  • Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero from 2024 to 2026
  • Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs since 2026
Party LeadershipServed as Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition from 2010 to 2015

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He co-hosts the current affairs podcast Reasons to be Cheerful.
2. He was a visiting lecturer at Harvard University in 2003.
3. He studied at Oxford and later earned a master's degree from the LSE.
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