There's been a lot of timelines that explore David Miliband's attempt for the Labour leadership circa 2008 to 2010, and the effects that might happen should he become manage to become leader (and therefore PM if pre 2010 or Leader of the Opposition if 2010).
What about another idea - what if, after Ed wins the leadership instead of [going off in a sulk that makes Edward Heath look like a good sport/deciding his priorities lies outside of politics*] he decides to suck it up and accept his brother's offer of Shadow Chancellor and takes the fight to the Conservatives/Lib Dems.
How might the next five years play out, and the results of the 2015 election?
On the one hand, I can see some minor benefit from having David Miliband onside and working with Ed - might be worth a few seats. On the flip side is the fact that Ed Balls wanted that job so badly (and was so pleased when Alan Johnson gave it up) I can see him making mischief which may undo whatever good work the two Milibands might achieve.
Does it change anything in 2015?
* Take your pick really
What about another idea - what if, after Ed wins the leadership instead of [going off in a sulk that makes Edward Heath look like a good sport/deciding his priorities lies outside of politics*] he decides to suck it up and accept his brother's offer of Shadow Chancellor and takes the fight to the Conservatives/Lib Dems.
How might the next five years play out, and the results of the 2015 election?
On the one hand, I can see some minor benefit from having David Miliband onside and working with Ed - might be worth a few seats. On the flip side is the fact that Ed Balls wanted that job so badly (and was so pleased when Alan Johnson gave it up) I can see him making mischief which may undo whatever good work the two Milibands might achieve.
Does it change anything in 2015?
* Take your pick really
