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Watch David Miliband’s keynote Climate 100 speech in full

David Miliband, president and chief executive of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), delivered the keynote speech at The Independent’s Climate 100 event in New York City, marking the launch of the 2026 Climate 100 list.

The Independent UK · Sep 25

David Miliband: If you can make a difference, you should

“If you can make a difference, you should,” David Miliband urged at The Independent’s Climate 100 event in New York City, marking the launch of the 2026 Climate 100 list.

The Independent UK · Sep 25

New deal with EU is ‘cheapest way’ to boost UK economy, claims David Miliband

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The Independent UK · Sep 23

Voices: The world is burning – more air conditioning is not the answer to the climate crisis

COMMENT: At an event in New York to mark the release of The Independent’s Climate 100 List, David Miliband warns that the twin perils of conflict and the climate crisis are breaking records – and the world’s most vulnerable need us make up for lost time and act now to…

The Independent UK · Sep 22

This is why UK sanctions against West Bank settlers are so seismic

ANALYSIS: The UK’s decision to sanction Israeli settlers in the West Back has caused a furious diplomatic row. Britain’s historical role in the establishment of Israel tells us why the move has such potency beyond the negligible economic impact, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Sep 8

UK clashes with Israel over controversial West Bank settlement

Foreign secretary Ed Miliband said he would soon announce moves to respond to Israeli government policies, protect the viability of the Palestinian state and ‘target sanctions at those who participate in illegal settlement expansion’

The Independent UK · Aug 20

The Independent’s acclaimed Climate 100 List returns for 2026 – and we need your help

Back for its third year, our Climate 100 List will be backed by a keynote speech from former British foreign secretary David Miliband at an event during the annual Climate Week NYC in New York

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Burnham plots Ed Miliband Foreign Office shake-up as he readies policy blitz for first day as PM

Exclusive: Ed Miliband now widely expected to get the foreign secretary job as Labour sources tell The Independent that Team Burnham has been discussing major reform of the FCDO and a ‘roadmap’ back to spending 0.7 per cent of GDP on overseas aid

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Andy Burnham needs both Miliband brothers in his cabinet – but there is only room for one

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox examines whether Andy Burnham will bring back one – or both – of the Miliband brothers, or whether history could repeat itself with one losing out on a top job at the expense of the other

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Next UK Prime Minister urged to end Labour Party's 'boys club'

Andy Burnham faces pressure to achieve gender balance in his new cabinet. Women in the Labour Party report a "boys' club" hindering their progress. Experts note Labour's failure to elect a female leader despite affirmative action. Burnham's government is seen as a potential watershed moment for change. Demands include a…

The Economic Times · Jul 16