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Ed Miliband due at Scottish Labour dinner as new leader search continues Ed Miliband due at Scottish Labour dinner as new leader search continues
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Labour's UK leader Ed Miliband is due to attend a fundraising dinner in Glasgow as the process of finding a new Scottish leader continues.Labour's UK leader Ed Miliband is due to attend a fundraising dinner in Glasgow as the process of finding a new Scottish leader continues.
The event at the Grand Central Hotel will be the first major gathering of Labour members north of the border since the independence referendum.The event at the Grand Central Hotel will be the first major gathering of Labour members north of the border since the independence referendum.
It also comes in the wake of the sudden resignation of Johann Lamont.It also comes in the wake of the sudden resignation of Johann Lamont.
She quit her post on Friday evening accusing the party's leadership of treating Scotland like a branch office.She quit her post on Friday evening accusing the party's leadership of treating Scotland like a branch office.
The 56-year-old said key decisions, including the removal of Scottish Labour general secretary Ian Price, were made without her input.The 56-year-old said key decisions, including the removal of Scottish Labour general secretary Ian Price, were made without her input.
Responding to Ms Lamont's departure, after nearly three years in the job, Mr Miliband said the Glasgow MSP deserved "significant credit" for the part she played in the successful "No" vote in the Scottish referendum campaign.Responding to Ms Lamont's departure, after nearly three years in the job, Mr Miliband said the Glasgow MSP deserved "significant credit" for the part she played in the successful "No" vote in the Scottish referendum campaign.
But in an interview with the Daily Record newspaper, Mr Miliband rejected Ms Lamont's accusation and urged the party to move on from the row
Mr Miliband, who has refused to publicly back any candidate for the Scottish Labour leadership, added: "I see it differently from the way it's been described. The referendum was led by Scottish Labour with others providing support, like the 100 Labour MPs coming up to campaign. I just see it a different way.
"I came to parliament after devolution and so I recognise not just the settled nature of the devolution settlement but also the case for further devolution."
Mr Miliband made a number of visits to Scotland ahead of the ballot on Scotland's future in the UK.Mr Miliband made a number of visits to Scotland ahead of the ballot on Scotland's future in the UK.
He campaigned alongside Ms Lamont and other high-profile politicians, including Jim Murphy MP, who has joined the leadership race.He campaigned alongside Ms Lamont and other high-profile politicians, including Jim Murphy MP, who has joined the leadership race.
So far two MSPs - Sarah Boyack and Neil Findlay - have also thrown their hats into the ring.So far two MSPs - Sarah Boyack and Neil Findlay - have also thrown their hats into the ring.
Mr Miliband is expected to address the annual gala dinner.Mr Miliband is expected to address the annual gala dinner.
On the Scottish Labour website, it says: "The voice of Scottish Labour will be crucial in the debate over Scotland's future, making this year's dinner more important than ever.On the Scottish Labour website, it says: "The voice of Scottish Labour will be crucial in the debate over Scotland's future, making this year's dinner more important than ever.
"The event attracts a variety of supporters, business people and celebrities, and promises to be an enjoyable evening.""The event attracts a variety of supporters, business people and celebrities, and promises to be an enjoyable evening."
Scottish Labour is scheduled to announce its new leader on Saturday 13 December.Scottish Labour is scheduled to announce its new leader on Saturday 13 December.
In the meantime, MP Anas Sarwar has temporarily taken over the reins.In the meantime, MP Anas Sarwar has temporarily taken over the reins.
Of the 257 Labour MPs in the House of Commons, 41 represent constituencies in Scotland.Of the 257 Labour MPs in the House of Commons, 41 represent constituencies in Scotland.
They will contest their seats along with all other MPs at next May's General Election.They will contest their seats along with all other MPs at next May's General Election.
Labour also has 38 MSPs in Edinburgh's Holyrood parliament and they will seek re-election in 2016.Labour also has 38 MSPs in Edinburgh's Holyrood parliament and they will seek re-election in 2016.