Many have questioned the influence on Ed Miliband of his mother Marion Kozak, a supporter of Jews for Justice for Palestinians.

But a closer look at his family history reveals an altogether more positive influence. Aunt Nan Keen (nee Miliband) worked for publishers Valentine Mitchell, which was owned by the JC.

The children and relatives of JC staff are clearly destined for greatness. The JC's former advertising manager Tony Mandelson, had a son who was once famous, apparently.