The Geek and the Dandy: Is Ed Miliband Heir to Disraeli? Jane Ridley 13 October 20128 January 2023 Article by Jane Ridley: The Labour leader summoned the ghost of 19th century Tory leader Disraeli in his speech to conference last week. So how do the two British politicians compare? Read Article "The Geek and the Dandy: Is Ed Miliband Heir to Disraeli?"