Ed Miliband becomes new Labour Party Leader

Ed Miliband narrowly won the Labour Party leadership contest against his brother David. Despite the close race, Ed expressed deep respect for David and emphasized the need for party unity and change. He promised to inspire the party and the country with a vision of a good society. The leadership contest highlighted divisions within the party, but Ed aims to move past these and focus on combating the coalition government.

What did Ed Miliband express the need for in his speech?

How did the leadership contest affect the Labour Party according to the text?