Why is Ed Miliband a target for all sides? Because he's a lefty politician who gets things done | Andy Beckett
Briefly

Ed Miliband, despite being an experienced politician with a knowledge reputation, faces intense criticism in his role as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Labelled variously as an eco-zealot and a dangerous figure, Miliband's decisions have polarized opinions among both right-wing opponents and his colleagues within Labour. Anonymous sources within the party suggest he is a liability, complicating his position further as he navigates complex environmental policies while facing expectations from both environmentalists and the government.
Miliband provokes rightwing journalists and voters like no other minister, evoking comparisons to the relentless targeting faced by socialist Tony Benn in the 1970s.
Despite being relatively new to his role, Miliband is blamed for ongoing crises like Britain's steel industry, reflecting the challenges he faces from both sides of the aisle.
Miliband is criticized by anonymous Labour colleagues who claim he's a political liability, with statements indicating that some in his party don’t want him to succeed.
His position requires balancing government climate compromises while contending with disappointed environmentalists, a task that has significantly limited his ministerial effectiveness.
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