Why has Labour briefed against Ed Miliband – is it his success and popularity?
Summary
Ed Miliband, now UK Foreign Secretary, was previously the Energy Secretary, where he led efforts to rapidly expand clean energy in the UK. While some politicians and media criticized him, he pushed for a goal to decarbonize power by 2030 and made major progress on renewables. There is debate about new fossil fuel drilling plans that Miliband opposes but could be allowed by the Prime Minister.Key Facts
- Ed Miliband served as the UK Energy Secretary under Prime Minister Keir Starmer until July 2024.
- He prioritized decarbonizing the UK’s power sector by 2030 through renewable energy investments.
- Miliband’s department made fast progress on wind farms, solar projects, and grid reforms.
- Some rightwing media and politicians criticized him for being too focused on climate goals.
- The fossil fuel industry and some political groups lobby for new North Sea oil and gas drilling at Jackdaw and Rosebank fields.
- Miliband opposes these drilling projects, calling Rosebank “climate vandalism.”
- Approving new drilling may not break the party manifesto rule against "new licences" but uses a loophole for existing proposals.
- Miliband moved to the Foreign Office to continue advocating for global climate action.
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