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Ed Miliband

Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

In office since 20 July 2026

A former Labour leader and, until July, the Energy Secretary most associated with Labour's clean-power strategy, Ed Miliband now runs the Foreign Office. The Jackdaw consent granted by his successor raises a question of policy continuity rather than any documented personal dispute.

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In Diplomatique™

No. IV · The Kingdom and Its Unsettled Government

Last reviewed 4 Nov 2026