The Latest Breaking News from Ed Miliband

Labour is constantly torn between its self-image as a party of radical change and its fear of alienating voters with the wrong kind of radicalism, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to back a third Heathrow runway and endorse expansion at Gatwick - but what is the cost of her pursuit of economic growth?

The Energy Secretary was quizzed over reports the Government will back a third Heathrow runway amid concerns over compatibility with UK climate plans.

Ed Miliband looked visibly uncomfortable as he was grilled over how the expansion of Heathrow airport with a third runway was compatible with his carbon emission net zero targets

The Cabinet minister stressed the whole Government was committed to legally binding climate change targets

The Ecotricity boss, whose solar project was approved by ministers last week, said criticism by local councillors was ‘cheap’ and ‘cynical’.

Shadow transport secretary Gareth Bacon previously said the proposal to expand the west London airport would be ‘eye-wateringly expensive and environmentally calamitous’

ED Miliband’s department is hiring a taxpayer-funded “vanity photographer” on a package worth around £50,000 a year.

As Labour leader, Ed Miliband criticised then-prime minister David Cameron for bringing his personal photographer into government.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves avoided directly answering questions on the potential expansion of Heathrow, despite growing speculation she will support a third runway. This comes amid opposition from Cabinet colleague Ed Miliband and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has warned the government could face legal action if plans for the runway…

Steve Reed suggested ‘mitigations’ would be considered in order to make the project work.