Energy Secretary Ed Miliband Calls on Labour to Move On Following Keir Starmer Apologises to Streeting for Hostile Briefings
High-ranking Labour Party official Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has called for the party to leave behind internal tensions after Prime Minister Keir Starmer directly apologised to health minister Wes Streeting MP over negative media stories originating from Number 10.
Key Developments
- Miliband declares the Prime Minister will fire the No 10 official behind for attacking Streeting if identified
- Miliband rejects any party leader plans, stating his past time as leader was the "most effective inoculation" against desiring the position again
- British economy increased by just 0.1% in the July-September period, impacted by the Jaguar Land Rover hack
Background
The internal unrest began after allegations circulated about critical briefings from the Prime Minister's supporters targeting Streeting. Despite initial efforts to dismiss the situation, the discussion between Starmer and Streeting apparently followed a different direction.
The Prime Minister said sorry to Streeting, reporters have been informed. The conversation was short, and they did not address Morgan McSweeney, whom Starmer is now under pressure to dismiss.
The Energy Secretary's Reaction
In his early morning media appearances, Ed Miliband emphasized the need for the Labour Party to direct attention on national matters rather than internal disputes.
Look, I think the briefing has been unhelpful, without doubt.
But my advice to the Labour party now is clear, which is we need to prioritize the public, not each other.
We were given a major mandate last summer, a historic opportunity to improve our nation. And we have a historic duty.
Growth Update
Meanwhile, official data showed the British economic performance increased by just 0.1% in the July-September period, with the manufacturing industry especially impacted by the recently reported Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack.
Today's Schedule
- Morning: The National Health Service releases its monthly performance figures
- Morning: Wes Streeting visits Liverpool
- Today: The Chancellor makes comments to the media
- 11.30am: Downing Street conducts its daily lobby briefing
- Morning: Keir Starmer announces plans for the UK's first small modular reactor facility at Wylfa site on Anglesey
