Considered the architect of the UK’s net-zero program, he has faced criticism over his energy record and lack of conventional diplomatic experience
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has appointed former Labour leader and ‘net-zero’ architect Ed Miliband as foreign secretary despite concerns over his past record and lack of conventional diplomatic experience.
Burnham made the announcement after formally taking office on Monday. He replaced Keir Starmer, who resigned following falling public support, heavy Labour losses in local elections, and a series of scandals within his government.
Miliband, 56, previously served as Starmer’s energy secretary from 2024 and was one of the former prime minister’s most prominent cabinet members. He was widely regarded as the mastermind of the controversial ‘net-zero’ program to completely decarbonize electricity generation in the UK by 2030. He previously led Labour between 2010 and 2015 but resigned after the party lost that year’s general election.
His appointment as foreign secretary, however, has revived criticism of Miliband’s record as energy secretary. Conservatives, Reform UK, trade unions, and sections of the British media have accused him of worsening Britain’s energy crisis through his efforts to accelerate the transition to renewable power and opposition to new North Sea drilling.
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