12/01/2011

David Miliband Set For Sunderland

Former Foreign Secretary David Miliband is gearing up to sign for Sunderland football club in a non-executive role.

On a reported £50,000 salary, he is set to become Vice-Chairman.

A spokesman said: "David Miliband is determined to continue to serve his constituency and pursue his interests in foreign and environmental policy.

"Discussions have taken place between David Miliband and Sunderland AFC about a non-executive role with the club focusing on his international and community work.

"As with all former ministers this is currently being considered by the advisory committee on business appointments."

Mr Miliband is also due to become a volunteer politics teacher at Haverstock School in Chalk Farm, north London.

The move come after his younger brother Ed won the race for the Labour leadership.

(BMcN)

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