Energy Secretary Ed Miliband Calls on Labour to Look Ahead After Keir Starmer Apologises to Wes Streeting for Negative Media Leaks
Senior Labour Party official Ed Miliband has called for the party to put aside internal tensions after leader Keir Starmer personally apologised to Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP over hostile media stories originating from the Prime Minister's office.
Key Updates
- Ed Miliband states Starmer will dismiss the No 10 staffer responsible for targeting Wes Streeting if identified
- Miliband rejects future leadership plans, saying his previous experience as leader was the "best inoculation" against seeking the position again
- British economic growth increased by just 0.1% in the July-September period, impacted by the JLR hack
Context
The internal unrest began after reports surfaced about hostile briefings from the Prime Minister's team targeting Streeting. Despite early attempts to downplay the situation, the conversation between the PM and Streeting apparently took a more serious turn.
The Prime Minister expressed regret to Wes Streeting, reporters have been informed. The exchange was brief, and they did not talk about Morgan McSweeney, whom the PM is now under increasing scrutiny to dismiss.
Miliband's Statement
In his early morning broadcast appearances, Ed Miliband stressed the need for the Labour Party to direct attention on national matters rather than internal disputes.
Look, I think the briefing has been unhelpful, no question.
But my message to the party now is straightforward, which is we need to concentrate on the nation, not each other.
We were given a significant mandate last July, a major chance to improve our nation. And we have a serious responsibility.
Growth News
Separately, official figures revealed the British economic performance expanded by just 0.1% in the July-September period, with the production sector especially hit by the recently reported JLR security incident.
The Day's Schedule
- 9.30am: NHS England issues its monthly data
- Today: The Health Secretary visits the Liverpool area
- Today: Rachel Reeves makes comments to the journalists
- 11.30am: Number 10 holds its daily media briefing
- Morning: The Prime Minister highlights plans for the UK's first small modular reactor project at Wylfa on Anglesey
