Ed Miliband, the new UK foreign secretary, on Israel, Iraq, Syria and Iran

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Middle East Eye breaks down former Labour leader's views on key foreign policy issues Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband leaves 10 Downing Street in London on 20 July 2026 (AFP/Henry Nicholls) Off Having initially been tipped for the role of chancellor, former Labour leader Ed Miliband has been appointed foreign secretary by Andy Burnham, the UK's new prime minister. Accepting the role, Miliband said that it was an “honour and privilege” to take up the position. “My parents came to Britain