Labour leader welcomes new South Shields MP
The new South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck, has visited the House of Commons for the first time to take her seat.
The 'nearly man' of British politics steps off stage
David Miliband was nearly Prime Minister, and nearly Labour party leader, but his brother's rise has led him to take a back seat.
David Miliband swaps Westminster for US charity
David Miliband will resign as an MP to take up a job in America, a move which is set to be announced today.
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Bill Clinton: Miliband is a creative and able public servant
Bill Clinton has congratulated David Miliband on his appointment with the International Rescue Committee.
He said: "I congratulate the IRC on the appointment of David Miliband as its president. I have known David almost twenty years. He is one of the ablest, most creative public servants of our time."
Ed Miliband: 'David will be serving the world in new role'
Ed Miliband has said the "door was open" for his brother David to return to front line politics but he has taken the decision to take on a new role based in New York. The Labour leader said his brother will be "serving the world" with his new charity position:
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Blair: 'I believe it's time out not time over for Miliband'
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has paid tribute to David Miliband, following news of his resignation as an MP.
"I congratulate David on his appointment to a major international position. It shows the huge regard in which David is held worldwide. I'm sure he will do a great job. He is obviously a massive loss to UK politics.
"He was the head of my policy unit and then a truly distinguished Minister in the Government and remains one of the most capable progressive thinkers and leaders globally. I hope and believe this is time out not time over."
Ed: 'British politics will be a poorer place without David'
Labour Leader Ed Miliband has said he is "delighted" for his brother David, who has announced he will be stepping down as MP to take a new role at a charity based in New York.
In a statement he said: "Having spoken to him a lot over the past few months, I know how long and hard he thought about this before deciding to take up the offer. I also know how enthusiastic he is about the potential this job provides...
"As for us, we went through a difficult leadership contest but time has helped to heal that. I will miss him. But although he is moving to America, I know he will always be there to offer support and advice when I need it.
"British politics will be a poorer place without David. But his huge talents will be serving people around the world. I hope and believe that at some point in the future he can once again make a contribution to British public life."
David Miliband: 'I gave my brother space to lead'
David Miliband has published his letter of resignation on his website. In it he says that following the leadership election - in which he lost out to brother Ed - he said he took a role on the "frontline" in order to give his brother space and the ability to lead "without distraction".
He said: "As you know, I see every day the damage this shocking government is doing to our country, and passionately want to see Labour back in power.
"After the leadership election, I felt I could be most helpful to the party on the front line, in South Shields and around the country, rather than on the front bench in Parliament.
"I felt this gave Ed the space and at the same time the support he needed to lead the party without distraction. He has done so with real success, leading a united team that has taken the fight to the Tories.
"I am very pleased and proud that our shared goal of making this a one-term government is achievable."
David Miliband tweets resignation letter
Labour MP David Miliband has stepped down as MP to become the president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee in New York. He has tweeted his letter of resignation to Alan Donnelly, chair of the South Shields Constituency Labour Party:
After a great deal of thought I’ve decided to accept the position of President and CEO of @theirc: http://t.co/Hc3U5qZYAE
From @DMiliband on Twitter:Advertisement
David Miliband swaps Westminster for US charity
David Miliband will resign as an MP to take up a job in America, a move which is set to be announced today.
Read the full storyDavid Miliband: Academic heavyweight to Labour star
David Miliband, who is reportedly to resign as an MP, rose quickly through the ranks of the Labour party after studying at two of the world's most prestigious universities:
- First class PPE degree from Oxford followed by Kennedy Scholarship at Boston's MIT
- Elected MP for South Shields in 2001 after seven years in Tony Blair's policy unit
- Successive promotions to local government minister (2005), environment secretary (2006) and foreign secretary (2007 - 2010)
- Narrowly lost Labour's leadership contest to brother Ed in 2010
- Resigned from shadow cabinet shortly after leadership defeat
Cross-party tributes paid to David Miliband
Labour MP Stella Creasy said it had been "an honour" to work in parliament with David Miliband.
been an honour to be in parliament with @dmiliband - can only wish for him and his family an amazing future in America in his new role..
From @stellacreasy on Twitter:Liberal Democrat president Tim Farron said Miliband was a "great politician and a lovely man."
If this story is true, it's a big loss for parliament http://t.co/Gmt0qjj3Pp David was a big thinker, great politician and a lovely man.
From @timfarron on Twitter:Conservative MP Gavin Barwell said David Miliband was "a loss for British politics".
If it's true @dmiliband is resigning as an MP it's a loss for British politics & a massive blow for #Labour. He's their most impressive MP
From @GavinBarwellMP on Twitter:Report: David Miliband to quit as MP to run US charity
David Miliband is to resign as an MP to take up a job in America, The Mirror reported.
The former foreign secretary has been offered a job running the International Rescue charity in New York, the report said.
Miliband's exit would trigger a by-election in his South Shields constituency.
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