Ed Miliband needs David Miliband if he’s to make proper headway

Are the seeping knife wounds healing at last? This morning’s Guardian reveals that Ed Miliband has offered his older brother a role as Labour’s “unofficial ambassador on university and college campuses”, and that David Miliband has accepted. Although party sources tell the paper that “this should not be seen as a sign that [MiliD] is being lined up for an early shadow cabinet return,” it surely is a sign that the two brothers are repairing their damaged relationship. From barely speaking to each other to mutually preaching the Labour gospel to a bunch of students. It’s progress.  

Putting aside the fraternal aspects of the story, it is also an encouraging political development for Ed Miliband. CoffeeHousers may baulk at the idea that any party needs more David Miliband in it, but that is precisely what MiliE’s Labour needs right now.