<p><br /> David Miliband launched his bid to lead the Labour Party today and called his brother and rival for the post "a huge talent".<br /> </p><p><br /> Speaking at the Customs House in his constituency of South Shields, South Tyneside, Mr Miliband spoke fondly of his sibling Ed.<br /> </p><p><br /> The 44-year-old former Foreign Secretary said he was "very proud" of his younger brother.<br /> </p><p><br /> Mr Miliband said Labour must "reform, repair and reconnect in Opposition" and that required new leadership.<br /> </p><p><br /> Yet he praised the two leaders he hoped to follow, saying: "Tony Blair over ten remarkable years and Gordon Brown, with historic courage, ability, insight, in three very difficult years have made Britain better."<br /> </p><p><br /> But he stated that the era of Blairite and Brownite was now over, adding: "New Labour did fantastic things for the country, never let anyone take that away, but what counts is Next Labour."<br /> </p><p><br /> In a 25 minute speech, which ended with a standing ovation from the audience and a hug from wife Louise, he stated he would run a clean campaign, without negative briefings against his rival candidates.<br /> </p>
