The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Ed Miliband is a seasoned political leader who has navigated the complexities of British politics, particularly in relation to climate policy and economic reform. This interview reveals his focus on building trust and coalitions across divides, as well as his commitment to addressing pressing societal issues through collaborative efforts.
“We will meet in the UK to discuss the different ways we can work across borders to tackle antisemitism, including tackling online hate. I am proud of my Jewishness and unwavering in my support for the state of Israel, and there is absolutely no contradiction between that and my support for the state of Palestine—indeed, quite the opposite…”
“My hon. Friend raises an important point. As I talked about in my statement, through investment we have made a difference to the security of Jewish people across Britain. In a sense, we all have a responsibility on this issue, not just as politicians but as a society.”
“I want to see Israel withdraw from Gaza and I want to see Hamas disarm. That is the whole point of the 20-point plan—I agree with the right hon. Member on that. Campaigners on the issue have played an important role.”
“We have already suspended over 30 arms licences used by the IDF in Gaza. That suspension remains fully in place. We will now also refuse all licence applications for arms and other exports that materially contribute to the occupation—in effect, a double lock against arms sales.”
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