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Ed Miliband
Labour PartyThe Rt Hon Ed Miliband is the Labour MP for Doncaster North, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005. He currently holds the Government post of Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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Sign up freeCoverage of Doncaster North has been mixed for Ed across 40 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“400 jobs to be created in South Yorkshire as Government announces major hydrogen investment” — Yorkshire Post
“Sheffield hydrogen firm secures £86m backing to create hundreds of jobs” — huddersfieldexaminer
Critical coverage
“Editorial: Extract every last barrel and last drop of gas and oil” — Belfast News Letter
“RICHARD TICE: It's our patriotic duty to tap ALL our oil reserves” — Daily Mail Online
A Lab seat since 2010, held for 5 consecutive elections. Covers Adwick le Street, Mexborough and Scawthorpe and Cusworth. Population 94,852. Median income £26K (below average).
£86.5m hydrogen project planned for South Yorkshire - edie
edie.net · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£25,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£31,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,710
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
46
36 primary, 5 secondary, 5 other
Total Income Tax▼
£167m
from 42,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,330
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,960
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
42.0
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
61.3%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
9 towns, 6 villages, rural areas — 95,750 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
18 councillors across 7 wards · Last elections: May 2021
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adwick Le Street Carcroft | Labour Party | Debbie Hutchinson | May 2021 |
| Labour Party | John Mounsey | May 2021 | |
| Labour Party | Sarah Smith | May 2021 | |
| Bentley | Labour Party | Charlie Hogarth | May 2021 |
| Labour Party | James Vernon Church | May 2021 | |
| Labour Party | Jane Nightingale | May 2021 | |
| Mexborough | Mexborough First | Andy Pickering | May 2021 |
| Mexborough First | Bev Chapman | May 2021 | |
| Mexborough First | Sean Michael Gibbons | May 2021 | |
| Norton Askern | Labour Party | Austen William White | May 2021 |
| Labour Party | Iris Beech | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Thomas Michael Noon | May 2021 | |
| Roman Ridge | Labour Party | Julie Grace | May 2021 |
| Labour Party | Leanne Hempshall | May 2021 | |
| Sprotbrough | Conservative and Unionist Party | Cynthia Anne Ransome | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Glenn Karl Bluff | May 2021 | |
| Stainforth Barnby Dun | Conservative and Unionist Party | Gary Stapleton | May 2021 |
| Labour Party | Sue Farmer | May 2021 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 16,231 | 52.4% | |
| Con | 7,105 | 22.9% | |
| Ind | 1,960 | 6.3% | |
| Green | 1,778 | 5.7% | |
| Ind | 1,160 | 3.7% | |
| Ind | 1,059 | 3.4% | |
| LD | 1,045 | 3.4% | |
| Ind | 452 | 1.5% | |
| Ind | 212 | 0.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 15,740 | 38.7% |
| Con | 13,370 | 32.9% | |
| Ind | 8,294 | 20.4% | |
| LD | 1,476 | 3.6% | |
| Ind | 959 | 2.4% | |
| Ind | 309 | 0.8% | |
| Ind | 220 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 188 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 142 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 25,711 | 60.8% |
| Con | 11,687 | 27.6% | |
| Ind | 2,738 | 6.5% | |
| Ind | 741 | 1.8% | |
| LD | 706 | 1.7% | |
| Ind | 366 | 0.9% | |
| Ind | 363 | 0.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 20,708 | 52.4% |
| Ind | 8,928 | 22.6% | |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 7,235 | 18.3% |
| LD | 1,005 | 2.5% | |
| Green | 757 | 1.9% | |
| Ind | 448 | 1.1% | |
| Ind | 258 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 162 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 19,637 | 47.3% |
| Con | 8,728 | 21.0% | |
| LD | 6,174 | 14.9% | |
| Ind | 2,818 | 6.8% | |
| Ind | 2,148 | 5.2% | |
| Ind | 1,797 | 4.3% | |
| Ind | 181 | 0.4% |
Ed Miliband appeared in 20 national articles across 9 topics (8 Apr 2026 – 14 Apr 2026)
Mixed (+0.04)Ranked #11 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Energy policies facing criticism in context of rising energy costs and vulnerability to global price shocks, with calls to accelerate domestic energy production.
Poll projects he will lose his seat, constituting a significant personal electoral defeat.
Portrayed as an influential, mission-driven minister with significant political power and popular support among Labour grassroots, though the article notes his key policy pledges face serious implementation challenges.
Referenced as a historical comparison point regarding weakness on Putin, used as a cautionary example rather than substantial commentary on his current role.
Criticized for pursuing aggressive decarbonisation policies and refusing to maximize domestic oil and gas reserves, allegedly exacerbating Britain's energy vulnerability.
16 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A £86.5m hydrogen manufacturing project has been approved for Sheffield in South Yorkshire, with £40m from Great British Energy and £46.5m from the Government. The expansion of ITM Power's facility is expected to create over 400 skilled jobs in manufacturing and clean energy technology.
Stefy Bull, a world-class boxing trainer based in Denaby Main who has trained several Doncaster fighters including world champion Terri Harper, has been ordered to repay £82,000 after being convicted of large-scale drug dealing in South Yorkshire. The case highlights how a respected community figure turned to cocaine trafficking during financial difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The article warns that Labour's consideration of approving new North Sea oil drilling would undermine UK climate leadership and encourage other nations to exploit their own fossil fuel reserves, contradicting international climate commitments. Ed Miliband, as net-zero secretary, is criticised for signalling he will skip a global green energy conference, with the decision on drilling imminent.
Sheffield-based hydrogen technology firm ITM Power has secured £86m in government backing to manufacture next-generation green hydrogen equipment, with plans to create hundreds of jobs through a new UK manufacturing facility. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband highlighted the investment as delivering good industrial jobs for South Yorkshire and supporting the government's clean energy mission.
An editorial criticising Labour's Net Zero policies, particularly Ed Miliband's decisions to advance the petrol car ban to 2030 and maintain the ban on North Sea oil and gas extraction. The article argues these policies are economically foolish and should be reversed by a future Conservative or Reform government.
Clean energy firm ITM Power has secured £86.5 million in government backing, including a £46.5 million grant from Ed Miliband's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and a £40 million investment from state-owned GB Energy. The funding will support development of an automated manufacturing line in Sheffield expected to be operational by 2028, with Miliband emphasizing the creation of good industrial jobs in South Yorkshire.
The UK Government has announced £40 million in investment plus a £46.5 million grant to ITM Power in South Yorkshire for hydrogen technology manufacturing, creating 400 jobs in the region. This positions South Yorkshire as home to Europe's largest electrolyser factories and is part of the Government's clean energy industrial strategy.
Opinion piece arguing Ed Miliband should firmly reject Reform UK's proposals for new North Sea oil and gas drilling, framing renewable energy as the superior policy for cost of living, energy security, and climate goals. The article criticises Labour for appearing to entertain fossil fuel proposals and warns that abandoning green commitments would damage the party's credibility and narrative.
Reform UK's Richard Tice criticizes Energy Secretary Ed Miliband over energy policy, accusing Labour of contributing to high energy bills through net-zero policies. The article cites polling showing 74% of Britons support higher taxes on energy companies to subsidize household bills.
Unite union leader Sharon Graham has reportedly warned Ed Miliband that blocking North Sea oil and gas drilling could cost Labour council seats in May elections, citing energy security and job concerns. The article reports tension between the Government's net zero policies and union demands to keep North Sea operations active amid rising energy bills.
Ed Miliband, as Energy Secretary, is in conflict with Chancellor Rachel Reeves over North Sea oil drilling policy. The disagreement reflects broader cabinet divisions on balancing energy security concerns amid geopolitical tensions with net zero commitments.
This opinion piece argues that Labour's proposed 'EU Reset' represents a democratic betrayal and hidden move toward EU rejoin without electoral mandate, contrary to 2024 election promises. The author contends Brexit has been economically beneficial and blames instead the policies of Ed Miliband's 2008 Climate Change Act and net zero commitments for industrial decline.
Ed Miliband's net zero policies are failing to reduce UK fossil fuel reliance, with the Government admitting no progress since Labour took office in 2024. The article highlights cabinet divisions between Miliband's renewable focus and pressure from Chancellor Rachel Reeves to approve new North Sea oil and gas drilling, with Miliband positioned as defending climate commitments against energy security concerns.
Richard Tice criticises Ed Miliband's energy policy, arguing Britain should increase domestic oil and gas extraction including onshore drilling to improve energy security and reduce costs. The article attacks the government's renewable-focused strategy as ideologically driven and compares Britain unfavourably to the US, which expanded domestic production and saw lower prices.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband's net zero policies have failed to reduce the UK's reliance on fossil fuels, with dependency remaining at 75.2% despite Labour's election pledge to deliver clean power by 2030. The article highlights tensions within the Cabinet over North Sea drilling approvals and criticises Miliband for refusing to allow new oil and gas extraction despite energy security concerns.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is chairing a Cobra meeting to discuss the economic impact of Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on UK businesses, following talks with energy, shipping and banking executives. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband attended G7 finance and energy minister talks to coordinate an international response to rising oil and fuel prices affecting the UK economy.
South Yorkshire farmers and business owners in Doncaster North express frustration with Ed Miliband's net zero energy policies, citing soaring fuel and energy costs amid the Middle East conflict. The article features constituents arguing that Miliband, as Energy Secretary, is prioritizing climate ideology over practical energy security and economic hardship facing local businesses.
The Conservative Party has launched a 'Cheap Power Plan' proposing expanded North Sea oil and gas production, including new drilling licences and removal of the Energy Profits Levy, claiming this would cut household energy bills by £200. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and the current Labour government oppose this plan, having committed to banning exploratory licences, leading to direct criticism of Miliband by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
Kwaku Boakye-Adjei criticises Ed Miliband's stance on North Sea gas exploration, arguing that the MP is misleading the public by claiming new drilling would not reduce UK energy prices. The article contends that Miliband's support for the ban on new exploration ignores the potential economic benefits available to the constituency and the UK.
An opinion piece criticises Ed Miliband's influence over government energy policy, specifically his blocking of North Sea oil and gas field approvals (Jackdaw and Rosebank). The article argues this damages the UK economy, energy security, and jobs while contradicting climate goals, and calls on PM Keir Starmer to overrule Miliband.
The article criticises Prime Minister Keir Starmer's choice to send Rachel Reeves and Ed Miliband to emergency G7 crisis talks on finance and energy, arguing they are poorly suited for the role given economic challenges and energy policy concerns.
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