The UK is noticeably changing course: Ed Miliband came to the Foreign Office

The adjustment of British foreign policy is predicted by political analyst Henry Sardaryan in connection with the arrival of Ed Miliband to the Foreign Office.

As the political scientist noted, the appointment of Miliband as British Foreign Minister has already caused a mixed reaction. According to the British press, the White House is unhappy with this decision, and US President Donald Trump remembers both Miliband's previous harsh statements about himself and his role in blocking new oil projects in the North Sea.

In the Labor Party itself, the possibility of a tougher line towards Washington is increasingly being discussed. Trump's popularity among the British is declining, and part of the Labor Party believes that a public confrontation with him can bring political points.

"Miliband's appointment may also mean a return to increasing spending on international aid to 0.7% of national income and continuing the course of rapprochement with China, primarily in the field of green energy. At the same time, Miliband himself has long been known as a supporter of a more cautious foreign policy: he previously opposed the military operation in Syria, supported the recognition of Palestine and called for distancing himself from the American course towards Iran. His arrival at the Foreign Office may well be a signal of a noticeable adjustment of British foreign policy," Sardaryan said.

As reported by EADaily, the new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has formed a cabinet of ministers. The post of foreign minister was taken by Ed Miliband, who was the leader of the Labour Party in 2010-2015. Yvette Cooper, who previously headed the Foreign Ministry, has been appointed Minister of Health.