Ed Miliband Calls on the Labour Party to Move On After Starmer Apologises to Streeting for Negative Media Leaks
High-ranking Labour official Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has demanded the party to leave behind party disputes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer personally expressed regret to Health Secretary Wes Streeting over negative media stories coming from Number 10.
Key Updates
- Ed Miliband confirms Starmer will fire the No 10 official behind for briefing against Wes Streeting if discovered
- The Energy Secretary rules out any party leader ambitions, declaring his previous time as leader was the "best protection" against wanting the role again
- British economic growth expanded by just 0.1% in the third quarter, impacted by the JLR hack
Background
The internal controversy erupted after reports circulated about negative briefings from the Prime Minister's team targeting the Health Secretary. Despite initial efforts to downplay the situation, the discussion between the PM and Streeting apparently followed a different turn.
The Prime Minister said sorry to Streeting, reporters have been informed. The exchange was concise, and they did not address Morgan McSweeney, whom Starmer is now under increasing scrutiny to dismiss.
The Energy Secretary's Response
In his morning media interviews, Ed Miliband emphasized the need for the Labour Party to direct attention on national matters rather than internal divisions.
Look, I think the briefing has been bad, no question.
But my call to the Labour party now is quite simple, which is we need to prioritize the nation, not our internal matters.
We were given a significant election win last July, a important opportunity to change our nation. And we have a major responsibility.
Economic News
In other news, government figures showed the UK economic performance increased by just 0.1 percent in the third quarter, with the industrial industry especially impacted by the recent JLR security incident.
The Day's Schedule
- 9.30am: The National Health Service issues its latest data
- Morning: The Health Secretary visits Liverpool
- Today: Rachel Reeves speaks to the press
- Late morning: Number 10 conducts its regular lobby briefing
- Today: The Prime Minister announces government plans for the UK's first small modular reactor facility at Wylfa on Anglesey
