Miliband Promises Labour Will Be 'Force for Progress' Again

Ed Miliband stepped down as Labour leader on May 8 following his party’s electoral defeat. He thanked his campaign team, party colleagues, and supporters. Deputy leader Harriet Harman will take over as interim leader pending a leadership contest. Miliband said the party needed to rebuild following the defeat. He said Labour would “be a force for progress and change once again” and that he was “truly sorry” he had not succeeded. Credit: Labour Party