#UK: Frmr. Labour Pty. Ldr. Miliband Says Environment Would Suffer With UK Out Of #EU

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Former Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband has joined forces with pro-EU Tories in an attempt to claim a British exit from the EU ("Brexit") would damage the environment. Miliband  signed a declaration with Environment Secretary Liz Truss and called campaigning for backing Brexit “extreme and outdated”.

UK: #EdMiliband Reigns As Party Leader Following Massive Defeat For Labour in Scotland

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Ed Miliband is stepping down as Labour leader after his party's disappointing general election showing. Labour suffered heavy losses at the hands of the SNP, with the Tories forecast to achieve a majority. In a speech in London, Liberal Democratic Party Leader Nick Clegg and UKIP Leader Nigel Farage also resigned Friday.

#UK: #EdMiliband Defends Literally Carving Labour Party Promises In Stone

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Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband has defended his decision to carve Labour promises in stone - insisting he wants to show the public his pledges will not expire on May 8. The limestone monument has already attracted widespread comment. The 8-foot stone has its own hashtag, #EdStone, and has been mocked by opponents David Cameron and Nick Clegg.

#UK: After Political Firestorm, Labour's #Miliband Rules Out Informal Coalition Arrangement With SNP

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Labour Party leader Ed Miliband has ruled out a deal with the Scottish National Party after the general election, following a firestorm of criticism from the Conservatives. Asked if he would negotiate with SNP in the event of a hung parliament, Mr Miliband said, "It's not happening...I'm not doing deals with the Scottish National Party."

#UK: Poll: Cameron Preferred By 51% Margin By UK Jews, Despite Miliband's Jewish Heritage

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Despite the fact that there’s a Jewish candidate for prime minister on the ballot, a super majority of British Jews are expected to for the Conservatives and the re-election of PM David Cameron over Ed Miliband, according to a poll conducted by the Jewish Chronicle.

#UK: Labour Pty Takes Heat From Corporate CEO's Quotes In Anti-EU Vote Ad

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Corporate CEOs of Siemens and Kellogg have questioned the use of quotes in political ads they allegedly made concerning an upcoming UK vote on remaining in the European Union. Labour Party leader Ed Miliband also has referred to the quotes, which seem to oppose the vote.

#UK: Poll Shows Cameron Out Debated Miliband in TV Face-Off

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Pollster ICM said its snap verdict giving a narrow victory for PM David Cameron in the first of the leaders' election broadcasts Friday represented the company's 'best guess' of the nationwide response. The debate dominated UK Twitter conversations.

#UK: Actress Says Timing for Labour Support for Palestinian State "Sucks"; Ends 5 Decades of Support

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British actress Maulrine Lipman has withdrawn support for the Labour Party after party leader Ed Miliband voiced support for a Palestinian State. The lifelong Labour Party supporter said his timing "sucked," citing rising European anti-Semitism, and said she would vote for "almost any other party" in next year's general election.

#UK: #UKIP Ldr #Farage Hails Success in Local Elections

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As PM, #Miliband Would Crack Down on Smoking, Junk Food, Drinking [world politics news]

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Labour Pty Leader Ed Miliband: I Can Save the Middle Class [world politics news]

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Blair Says He Has "Problem" With Career Politicians - Like Ed Miliband [world politics news]

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Parties Scramble to React as Energy Bills Set to Rise 10% [world politics news]

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UK: David Miliband to Quit as MP, Move to USA

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David Miliband is leaving British politics in a departure that closes a rift at the top of the Labour Party but raises questions about its direction under his brother Ed Miliband.

UK: All Three Party Leaders Head Off on Post-Olympics Vacations

UK: Budget Proposal Raids Pensions to Pay for Tax Cuts

UK: Labour Party Leader Attends Football Match Hours After Skipping Rally Due to "Sickness"

UK: Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband Says Scottish independence will hurt economic recovery