article_snippet: Some MPs also argue that the 42-year-old ex-Para’s military career – a rarity in Labour ranks – would be more appealing to voters than Mr Miliband’s background as a policy adviser.
article_snippet: The former major spent 15 years in the Paras, and was awarded an MBE after serving in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo and Sierra Leone.
article_snippet: In keeping with his action-man image, it was reported last week his had pacified a drunken thug wielding a bottle who demanded his wallet.
highlights_snippet: Some   argue that the ex-Para’s military career would be more appealing .