The UK’s new top diplomat was once widely mocked for awkward bacon sandwich photo
Ed Miliband's appointment as UK foreign secretary triggers reactions from Donald Trump and predictions of a shift in British policy toward Israel.
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Ed Miliband has been appointed as the United Kingdom's foreign secretary by Burnham. The former Labour leader is now the UK's top diplomat.
Coverage from Fox News and The Independent highlights opposition to the pick, noting that Donald Trump is furious and a former Thatcher aide described the appointment as 'disastrous.' Jewish Insider reports that the move indicates a tougher British policy toward Israel is likely. The New York Post references Miliband's past public image, specifically a widely mocked photo involving a bacon sandwich.
Future developments center on how Miliband's role as a critic of Donald Trump will affect relations and the specific implementation of the projected policy changes regarding Israel.
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Quick answers
Who appointed Ed Miliband as foreign secretary?
According to Fox News, Burnham named Miliband to the position.
How has Donald Trump reacted to the appointment?
The Independent reports that Donald Trump is furious about the appointment.
What is the expected impact on UK-Israel relations?
Jewish Insider indicates that the appointment suggests a tougher British policy toward Israel is to come.
Coverage (6)
- Boris Johnson claims Ed Miliband is to blame for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine The Independent · 1d ago
- Jewish former Labour leader Ed Miliband tapped as new British foreign secretary The Times of Israel · 1d ago
- Ed Miliband’s appointment as U.K. foreign secretary indicates tougher British policy toward Israel to come Jewish Insider · 1d ago
- Donald Trump furious at Miliband’s appointment as foreign secretary The Independent · 1d ago
- UK's Burnham names Trump critic Ed Miliband foreign secretary as ex-Thatcher aide brands pick 'disastrous' Fox News · 1d ago
- The UK’s new top diplomat was once widely mocked for awkward bacon sandwich photo New York Post · 1d ago
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