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.
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