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David Miliband receives praise from political world after resignation | David Miliband receives praise from political world after resignation |
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David Miliband's departure from British politics has drawn tributes from Labour colleagues and fellow MPs. | David Miliband's departure from British politics has drawn tributes from Labour colleagues and fellow MPs. |
The deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, said: "I thought he was a thoughtful and active foreign secretary and he has thought long and hard about these issues. | The deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, said: "I thought he was a thoughtful and active foreign secretary and he has thought long and hard about these issues. |
"I found conversations with him rewarding. I would never begrudge a politician the right to take a change of direction in their own life if they wish to. | "I found conversations with him rewarding. I would never begrudge a politician the right to take a change of direction in their own life if they wish to. |
"He was one of the few big characters in the Labour party that realised opposition can't just shout at the government; the opposition also needs to come up with its own alternatives if it wants to appeal to voters at the next election. | "He was one of the few big characters in the Labour party that realised opposition can't just shout at the government; the opposition also needs to come up with its own alternatives if it wants to appeal to voters at the next election. |
"He's a real loss to the Labour party." | "He's a real loss to the Labour party." |
Douglas Alexander, the shadow foreign secretary, said: "David Miliband and I first became friends as students, before either of us had met Tony Blair or Gordon Brown, and long before anyone talked about New Labour. Twenty-five years on, he remains one of my closest friends in politics and in life. | Douglas Alexander, the shadow foreign secretary, said: "David Miliband and I first became friends as students, before either of us had met Tony Blair or Gordon Brown, and long before anyone talked about New Labour. Twenty-five years on, he remains one of my closest friends in politics and in life. |
"Our time together as parliamentary and then cabinet colleagues proves to me that he can feel real pride about his immense contribution to our party and to our country." | "Our time together as parliamentary and then cabinet colleagues proves to me that he can feel real pride about his immense contribution to our party and to our country." |
Labour peer and former cabinet minister Lord Adonis tweeted: "David M will be hugely missed. Inspirational leader and friend who contributed so much to last govt's successes. But great job he takes on." | Labour peer and former cabinet minister Lord Adonis tweeted: "David M will be hugely missed. Inspirational leader and friend who contributed so much to last govt's successes. But great job he takes on." |
David Lammy, another former Labour minister, also went on Twitter: "David Miliband a big loss to PLP. Will miss him. Very loyal friend. The right decision however for him Louise and his two boys. Great new job." | David Lammy, another former Labour minister, also went on Twitter: "David Miliband a big loss to PLP. Will miss him. Very loyal friend. The right decision however for him Louise and his two boys. Great new job." |
Tessa Jowell told the BBC: "Look, you can live your live on the basis of ifs – and what if a different course had happened, a different course had been taken, but this is not any old job for David." | Tessa Jowell told the BBC: "Look, you can live your live on the basis of ifs – and what if a different course had happened, a different course had been taken, but this is not any old job for David." |
Shadow energy secretary Caroline Flint was among many tweeters to use Miliband's departure as an excuse to mention a cult puppet show. "Happy for David Miliband and his family. Here's to International Rescue. Thunderbirds are go!" | Shadow energy secretary Caroline Flint was among many tweeters to use Miliband's departure as an excuse to mention a cult puppet show. "Happy for David Miliband and his family. Here's to International Rescue. Thunderbirds are go!" |
Keith Vaz, chair of the home affairs select committee, said he was "stunned by the news about David Miliband. A huge loss to British politics. The best and the brightest leaving the country". | Keith Vaz, chair of the home affairs select committee, said he was "stunned by the news about David Miliband. A huge loss to British politics. The best and the brightest leaving the country". |
Pat McFadden, Labour MP for Wolverhampton South-east said Miliband was "relentlessly curious and passionate about politics. A real loss and pol will seem that bit smaller." | Pat McFadden, Labour MP for Wolverhampton South-east said Miliband was "relentlessly curious and passionate about politics. A real loss and pol will seem that bit smaller." |
Miliband was "a rare MP who acted on reason and evidence. Others function on perception, pressure and prejudice", according to Paul Flynn, Labour MP for Newport West. | Miliband was "a rare MP who acted on reason and evidence. Others function on perception, pressure and prejudice", according to Paul Flynn, Labour MP for Newport West. |
Tim Farron, the president of the Liberal Democrats, called Miliband's move "a big loss for parliament … David was a big thinker, great politician and a lovely man". | Tim Farron, the president of the Liberal Democrats, called Miliband's move "a big loss for parliament … David was a big thinker, great politician and a lovely man". |
Conservative party chairman Grant Shapps said: "He has contributed a great deal to British politics and we wish him well." | Conservative party chairman Grant Shapps said: "He has contributed a great deal to British politics and we wish him well." |
Tobias Ellwood, Tory MP for Bournemouth East, said: "Whilst not on front bench always on front line in the political arena. Another 'what if' story …" | Tobias Ellwood, Tory MP for Bournemouth East, said: "Whilst not on front bench always on front line in the political arena. Another 'what if' story …" |
Louise Mensch, the former MP for Corby whose departure for family reasons from the Conservative benches for New York caused a furore last year, tweeted as the news broke of Miliband's departure on Tuesday. "I do very much look forward to all those critical of mid-term resignations for any cause, even family, being consistent tomorrow." | Louise Mensch, the former MP for Corby whose departure for family reasons from the Conservative benches for New York caused a furore last year, tweeted as the news broke of Miliband's departure on Tuesday. "I do very much look forward to all those critical of mid-term resignations for any cause, even family, being consistent tomorrow." |
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