Ed Miliband
Labour · Doncaster North
FULL PROFILEEd Miliband is the Labour MP for Doncaster North, first elected in 2005. He is 56 years old. He currently serves as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Energy security and net zero · Climate change policy · Nuclear power development · Business regulation and industrial strategy · International energy cooperation
Positions
Energy transition — Strong advocate for rapid clean energy deployment including nuclear, wind and solar
strong
Climate change — Committed to net zero targets and international climate cooperation
strong
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration controls and asylum restrictions
moderate
European integration — Strong supporter of EU membership and integration
strong
Taxation — Supports higher taxes on wealthy including bankers' bonus tax
moderate
Democratic reform — Supports lowering voting age to 16 and government transparency
moderate
Nuclear power — Advocates for new nuclear plants including near residential areas
strong
Consumer protection — Supports regulation to protect consumers from unfair energy pricing
moderate
Reasoning Style
Technocratic and evidence-based approach, drawing on academic background and policy expertise. Balances pragmatic political considerations with ideological commitments, particularly on climate and energy issues. Uses detailed policy knowledge to construct arguments while remaining sensitive to political dynamics.
Background
Former academic and policy advisor who studied at Oxford and Harvard, worked as a television journalist and researcher before entering politics. Brother of David Miliband, he served as Labour Party leader from 2010-2015 before returning to backbench politics.