Labour’s ‘prince across the water’ hints at a return to Blighty

During Ed Miliband’s time as Labour leader, he was subject to opposition from MPs in his own party as those in other parties. In fact, Miliband couldn’t even rely on his own family for unconditional support, with his brother David — who had lost out to Ed in the Labour leadership election — seldom praising his performance. Still, at least Ed can take heart that he’s not the only Labour leader that his brother has little positive to say about. In an interview with ES Magazine, the former Foreign Secretary — who quit UK politics to head up International Rescue in New York — is scant on praise for Jeremy Corbyn:

‘He’s won his majority and the proof of the pudding is in the eating: how does he lead? Does he lead us into government? And that’s the overriding question, because if you’re not in government, then you are not fulfilling the fundamental aim of the political party: to change public policy for the benefit of the country that you serve.