Miliband Faces Criticism Over Past Interview With Russell Brand After Conviction

Russell Brand was convicted at Southwark Crown Court of one rape and three counts of sexual assault and jailed for 10 years and six months. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, who interviewed Brand in 2015, has said he regrets the interview, and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised him over it. Police say further allegations are being assessed.

• Russell Brand was found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of one rape and three counts of sexual assault and was jailed for 10 years and six months.· 1 source
• Ed Miliband, the Foreign Secretary, interviewed Brand in 2015 while leader of the Labour Party and has said he regrets doing so.· 2 sources
• The Metropolitan Police said several people had contacted its investigation during and since the trial, and it is assessing that information.· 1 source
• Kemi Badenoch said at Prime Minister's Questions that Miliband should be ashamed of his association with Brand and that his judgment cannot be trusted.· 2 sources
• Prime Minister Andy Burnham has also been asked about his past association with Brand after an old social media post resurfaced.· 1 source