“Is it weak to do this? I think it's the opposite of weak. I think fragile weak countries can't face up to their past. I'm really proud of Britain, but being proud of your country is also being willing to face up to things you didn't do, right?”

Ed Miliband · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-04

Miliband argued that facing up to Britain's past is a sign of strength, not weakness.