Ed Miliband denies ‘playing politics’ on migrants

David Cameron “bears some responsibility” for the stream of refugees fleeing to Europe from Libya, Ed Miliband insisted as he dismissed Tory claims that he was playing politics with the tragedy in the Mediterranean.

The Labour leader said it was “nonsense” that he was seeking to link British foreign policy to the deaths of hundreds in capsized boats after facing Tory claims of a “provocative and shameful intervention”.

Cameron, back on the campaign trail after pledging UK assistance to rescue operations at an emergency EU summit, suggested the “ill-judged comments” raised doubts about Miliband’s suitability for office.