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Ed Miliband is launching his new role as foreign secretary with a bold vision to make climate action and international aid the cornerstone of UK foreign policy, drawing on his past energy leadership. But he’s stepping into a department battered by deep budget cuts, projected to hit historic lows, and facing major restructuring that could cost thousands of jobs—directly undermining the very programs he wants to expand. Critics warn that without sufficient funding and staff, his ambitious goals may stall, especially as proposals emerge to redirect climate funds toward domestic initiatives like bus fare caps, potentially turning grants into loans. Expertise has also drained from the department, adding to the challenge. Still, hope persists with the arrival of a new junior minister for development, and Miliband remains poised to push climate priorities on the global stage—even as staff strikes loom and resources tighten.

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