Dan Miller MP is the current Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labour Party, previously serving as deputy under Nicola Murray. He is a member of the Labour Party.
Background[]
Personal[]
He is an avid player of squash.
Professional[]
Prior to the events of Series 1 he was appointed as the junior Minister of State for Social Affairs by the Prime Minister.
Series 1[]
Episode 3[]
Miller is first introduced as the junior Minister of State for Social Affairs under Hugh Abbot. Due to his charming personality in both television interviews and in the chamber, he has succeeded in helping push through a Housing Bill. He is shown to have a friendly relationship with Terri Coverley and later begins to develop a friendship with Ollie Reeder, with the two going out together for a game of squash, much to Hugh Abbot's chagrin.
During a scandal involving Abbot's second home in London he has been claiming expenses for but not using, he decides to resign. However, Miller beats him to it, and meets with Malcolm Tucker before Hugh to deliver his resignation. This strategic move earns him large amounts of praise from the Prime Minister, who calls him a "dazzlingly bright, talented, committed and honourable new force in British politics".
Specials[]
Spinners and Losers[]
After the Prime Minister's shock resignation, it is widely speculated that Miller is going to challenge the heir-presumptive Tom Davis for party leadership.
He disappears from the radar during the fateful night, with party officials such as Malcolm Tucker believing he is meeting with his own group of people to formulate a leadership bid. However, it is revealed the next morning that Miller made a deal with Davis to back him and offer his full support, and will be doing so in a television interview later that day.
Series 4[]
Miller ran for leadership of the Labour Party prior to Series 4 and was appointed as Deputy Leader of the Opposition having lost the leadership election to Nicola Murray on a technicality.