136. Ed Miliband: Farage, Starmer and The Fight for Net Zero (Part 2)

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  • 30 May 2025

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How did Ed Miliband recover from Labour’s 2015 defeat and decide to remain in politics? Can the Energy Secretary win the argument for Net Zero against the likes of Tony Blair and Nigel Farage? Is it possible to be in politics and be a good parent?


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