Interviewer: "When you were growing up Ed, how big an influence was your father, Steve’s, music to you?"
Ed Miliband: “These strikes are wrong at a time when negotiations are still going on”
Interviewer: "Surely you must have liked his classic songs like ‘Joker’ or the other one?"
Ed Miliband: “At a time when negotiations are still ongoing... Pardon?”
Interviewer: "You know, Steve Miliband? Your father?"
Ed Miliband: “I think you mean the Steve Miller Band”
Interviewer: “Yes, your father”
Ed Miliband: “Was he? erm.. David..? could you come over here a moment”