Energy Secretary Ed Miliband Calls on the Labour Party to Move On Following Keir Starmer Says Sorry to Streeting for Hostile Briefings
Senior Labour figure Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has called for the party to leave behind internal tensions after Prime Minister Keir Starmer directly expressed regret to health minister Wes Streeting MP over hostile briefings originating from Downing Street.
Major Updates
- Miliband confirms Starmer will sack the No 10 source behind for attacking Streeting if found
- Miliband rejects future party leader plans, declaring his previous experience as leader was the "best inoculation" against seeking the position again
- British economy increased by just 0.1 percent in the third quarter, hit by the JLR security breach
Context
The internal turmoil began after reports circulated about negative briefings from the Prime Minister's supporters targeting Streeting. Despite initial efforts to downplay the situation, the conversation between Starmer and the health minister apparently took a more serious turn.
The Prime Minister said sorry to Wes Streeting, journalists have been advised. The conversation was short, and they did not address Morgan McSweeney, whom Starmer is now under growing pressure to sack.
Miliband's Statement
In his early morning broadcast appearances, Ed Miliband stressed the need for the party to concentrate on country-wide issues rather than internal conflicts.
Look, I think the briefing has been unhelpful, no question.
But my advice to the Labour members today is clear, which is we need to concentrate on the public, not our internal matters.
We were given a historic victory last July, a historic opportunity to transform our country. And we have a serious obligation.
Economic News
Separately, government statistics showed the British economic performance increased by just 0.1 percent in the July-September period, with the production industry especially hit by the recent Jaguar Land Rover security incident.
The Day's Schedule
- 9.30am: The National Health Service releases its latest data
- Morning: Wes Streeting is visiting the Liverpool area
- Today: Rachel Reeves speaks to the journalists
- Late morning: Number 10 holds its daily lobby briefing
- Morning: The Prime Minister promotes government plans for the UK's pioneering nuclear power facility at Wylfa on Anglesey
