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David Miliband takes in the refugee crisis… from Aspen

Oh David Miliband – never change. Labour’s prince across the water continues to surprise. Although friends of Ed Miliband’s brother have reported that David is ‘still attracted’ to Britain, as of yet the former Labour politician has not been tempted enough by Blighty to quit his £425,000 a year job as the chair of the refugee charity International Rescue.

It looks like that isn’t about to change any time soon. Today Miliband has shared his working day – and it’s a ‘beautiful day to discuss refugees and political crisis of our times’. And where is the perfect spot to do this? Aspen, natch – the millionaires’ playground.

It seems £425,000 a year can’t buy you tact…

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