At the IPPR, Miliband commented on his grandfather, a Russian emigrant to Poland, marveling over the prospect of having not one but two grandsons serve as British foreign secretary. David, who held the position from 2007-2010, had discussions with Andy Burnham regarding a potential return from New York, where he has been president of the International Rescue Committee since 2013, but this time Ed claimed the role.
Brexit shift
The U.K.’s post-Brexit reconnection with the EU now returns to the Foreign Office spotlight. Miliband has agreed to attend the EU’s informal meeting of foreign affairs ministers in September, as reported by POLITICO London Playbook on Wednesday.
“Britain’s national economic and security interests benefit from a stronger relationship with our European allies,” Miliband stated. “As foreign secretary, I will embed this approach into our foreign policy to protect Britain’s interests and values.”
Hamish Falconer has been appointed as Europe minister and minister for inter-governmental relations, attending Cabinet, signaling restored ties between the U.K.’s diplomatic service and Brexit negotiations, previously managed from the Cabinet Office.













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