Former Foreign Secretary David Miliband is "optimistic" about Andy Burnham becoming the next prime minister, citing Burnham's "openness and energy." Miliband praised Burnham's ability to listen and connect, and suggested he could be an asset in a future Labour government, potentially joining the cabinet via the House of Lords.
David Miliband advocates for Europe to seek "separate bedrooms" from the US, meaning greater strategic autonomy, but not a "divorce" from the alliance. He highlighted economic and military agency, climate action, and fair wealth distribution as key areas for Europe to develop independently, while Philippe Sands emphasized the UK's need to reconnect with the EU.
David Miliband advocates for Europe to seek strategic autonomy from the US, suggesting "separate bedrooms" but not a "divorce." He emphasized the need for Europe to develop economic and military agency, citing climate change and AI as areas where Europe must lead. Philippe Sands argued the UK's primary connection should be with Europe, not the US, and Misha Glenny highlighted Brexit's economic catastrophe.
David Miliband stated Britain needs a "national consensus" on rejoining the EU, advocating for a deeper relationship than the government's current plans. He highlighted the UK's economic needs and the EU's evolving landscape, including Ukraine's potential membership.
Wes Streeting, UK Labour's Health Secretary, is poised to resign and trigger a leadership election, challenging Keir Starmer, despite initial doubts and strategic briefings against him. The move follows Starmer's clinging to power after a lackluster 'reset' speech and perceived humiliation of Streeting by Downing Street.
