The UK’s new top diplomat was once widely mocked for awkward bacon sandwich photo
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband has been appointed as the UK's new foreign secretary, sparking reactions over his past and future policy directions.
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Ed Miliband has been named foreign secretary by Burnham. The appointment has drawn immediate scrutiny, including references by the New York Post to a past instance where Miliband was mocked for a bacon sandwich photo.
Coverage from The Times of Israel and Jewish Insider highlights Miliband's Jewish background and suggests his tenure may signal a tougher British policy toward Israel. Meanwhile, Fox News reports that a former aide to Margaret Thatcher has labeled the appointment 'disastrous,' and Boris Johnson has alleged that Miliband bears blame for Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
Future developments center on Miliband's approach to international relations, specifically regarding Israel and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Quick answers
Who appointed Ed Miliband as foreign secretary?
He was named to the position by Burnham.
How has the appointment been received by critics?
A former Thatcher aide described the pick as 'disastrous,' and Boris Johnson linked Miliband to the causes of Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
What is the expected impact on UK-Israel relations?
According to Jewish Insider, the appointment indicates a tougher British policy toward Israel may be forthcoming.
Coverage (6)
- Donald Trump furious at Miliband’s appointment as foreign secretary The Independent · 1d ago
- Boris Johnson claims Ed Miliband is to blame for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine The Independent · 1d ago
- Jewish former Labour leader Ed Miliband tapped as new British foreign secretary The Times of Israel · 1d ago
- Ed Miliband’s appointment as U.K. foreign secretary indicates tougher British policy toward Israel to come Jewish Insider · 1d ago
- UK's Burnham names Trump critic Ed Miliband foreign secretary as ex-Thatcher aide brands pick 'disastrous' Fox News · 1d ago
- The UK’s new top diplomat was once widely mocked for awkward bacon sandwich photo New York Post · 1d ago broke it first
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