Is Ed Miliband the most powerful person in government?

Ed Miliband, everyone would agree, is a central part of the Labour government. The ex-Labour leader is a hugely popular figure within the party.

Is his power and influence greater than we realise?

Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Will Lloyd to discuss.

READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2026/03/a-certain-idea-of-ed-miliband

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