Ed Miliband moves to reassure One Direction over fears he is about to replace them as teenage girls' new obsession
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Version 0 of 1. Ed Miliband has moved to reassure One Direction that he is not about to replace them as teenage girls’ new obsession, despite a sudden outpouring of passion for the Labour leader from smitten teenagers on Twitter. In one of the more unexpected developments in the election campaign, Mr Miliband has received a splurge of messages from an army of teenage girls calling themselves the Milifandom, who declared the kind of passion normally reserved for pop stars. Not wanting to upset relations with the boy band, Mr Miliband said: "I think One Direction have got nothing to worry about where I'm concerned.” Ed Beckham by @superhamps #Milifandom #CoolEdMiliband pic.twitter.com/8t9l6O8uPX
He said the Milifandom campaign, which describes itself as “a movement against the distorted media portrayal of Ed,” had “bemused” his wife Justine. “When I told my wife last night she raised her eyebrows and thought there must be some mistake," he said. Mr Miliband admitted he was "blushing" to read some of the comments from his new-found fans, protesting: "I wouldn't claim to be cool." It was started by a 17-year-old called Abby, who started the Milifandom hashtag on Twitter to show her support of the Labour leader.
I'm just an exam stressed 17 year old who loves Tom Hiddleston and thinks the media is unfair to Ed, just wanted to change that. Just trying to change my country for the better - As I'm 17 and I can't vote, I had to do something! #milifandom She also had a pithy message for the haters: All these tories tweeting me shade about ed hon ur just jealous Mr Miliband himself tweeted her a message of support. He was first made aware of the fandom by The Independent, gasping when he was shown a picture of himself mocked up as a topless Poldark. @twcuddleston It’s good to hear young people who care about politics speaking up for the things they believe in. @twcuddleston There’s a lot at stake at this election for young people. I hope more young people will join you & get involved. #VoteLabour But Abby's far from alone in her love of the Labour leader: Thinking about ed miliband pic.twitter.com/u0dcjb2qt8
I fancy Ed Miliband AND his politics! Hooray! I'm not going to lie, I used to properly fancy Ed Miliband when I was at school and hyperventilated when I first met him #milifandom
News just in: I am in the Ed Milifandom! Ed Milifan for life! Are you undecided about who to vote for on 7 May? Are you confused about what the parties stand for and what they are offering? Take this interactive quiz to help you decide who to vote for... Click here to launch The Milifandom has even spawned @CoolEdMiliband, which shows the would-be Prime Minister in different iconic film roles and as famous people.
Ed is the one who knocks. #HellYesEd #CoolEdMiliband pic.twitter.com/9uhqES5Noq
Ed is the New Black #HellYesEd #CoolEdMiliband pic.twitter.com/agpSFB4B1N
Milibond by @LabourMark #Milifandom #CoolEdMiliband pic.twitter.com/w0qhnsMYGV Edbo: First Blood by @richardmillwood #Milifandom #CoolEdMiliband pic.twitter.com/AVepCv2DCz Ed Milibain by @craigrothery #Milifandom #CoolEdMiliband pic.twitter.com/VXV5wwdB46 And here's Miliband, swooning to the soundtrack of Careless Whisper... But there's new competition from young Conservatives, who have started the @Cameronettes. Run by a 13-year-old, the Cameronettes want David Cameron to gain the adulation of his political rival. @runamauk im just a 13 year old girl who likes david cameron. I could call you a moron for liking ed but im resisting the temptation @twcuddleston WRONG Come to #cameronettes pic.twitter.com/oNXcEruGPv Earlier this month The Independent found that even Nigel Farage was popular with teenage girls. The Ukip leader was "the best person we've ever met," according to two 14-year-olds who met him in a park in the West Midlands.
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