17 Things Ed Miliband Could Do To Help His Image

17 Things Ed Miliband Could Do To Help His Image
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This sounds like one hell of a task - 41% of people in a recent survey thought he is 'weird' or 'very weird', significantly more than Clegg and Cameron.

In order to give the new appointee a fighting chance in what may well be the UK's most challenging role of 2014, we've made a start and given a few pointers...

18 Media Tips For Ed Miliband
Grow Up(01 of17)
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Due to being the youngest of two brothers, Ed was always used to getting his way and being served while still looking like he's been hard-done by.
Hi-Fiving Old Men Is Not Cool(02 of17)
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Stick with a handshake and possibly a boiled sweet.
Staring Contests(03 of17)
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Don't try and out-stare a soldier you will lose and then you will die.
Forget About The Marrow(04 of17)
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During his teenage years Miliband grew a massive marrow which he entered into a local competition. Unfortunately it was destroyed in a shocking Daily Mail reporter-related incident but Miliband often slips into a regressive state to relive its giant glory.
Make Sure You Eat Breakfast(05 of17)
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The last thing you need is people offering it to you on the streets.
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This is that 'being served first' thing again.
Thumbs Up(07 of17)
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Just. No.
This Combination Is Not OK(08 of17)
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Separately, this hand gesture or this mouth movement would be fine. Together, however, they give the impression of someone making a move on a small but pert orangutan.
The Ken Livingstone Reaction Needs Work(09 of17)
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Although to be fair, most people look like this around Ken.
The Smoulder Needs To Go(10 of17)
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Do you want to debate him or sleep with him?
Walk Everywhere(11 of17)
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Lest this sight befalls the voters.
Calm That Bottom Lip(12 of17)
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It's a little known fact that in a former life, Miliband's lower lip was in fact the Lone Ranger's lasso.
The Lip Again(13 of17)
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Hmm...
Horse Is Not A Good Look(14 of17)
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There is no reason any human, anywhere at any time should make that expression. (credit:PA)
The Biggest Challenge Of All(15 of17)
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This is the biggy - much like the public, Ed just can't get enthusiastic about Labour...
And If All Else Fails...(16 of17)
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Just Stand Next To Gove(17 of17)
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