Energy Secretary Ed Miliband Calls on Labour to Look Ahead Following Keir Starmer Says Sorry to Wes Streeting for Hostile Media Leaks
High-ranking Labour official Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has urged the party to put aside party disputes after Prime Minister Keir Starmer personally apologised to Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP over hostile briefings originating from the Prime Minister's office.
Major Updates
- Miliband confirms Starmer will fire the No 10 official responsible for targeting Wes Streeting if found
- The Energy Secretary dismisses any party leader aspirations, declaring his previous experience as leader was the "most effective inoculation" against desiring the role again
- UK economy expanded by just 0.1% in the July-September period, affected by the JLR hack
Background
The internal controversy started after allegations circulated about critical background comments from Starmer's allies targeting Streeting. Despite early efforts to minimize the situation, the talk between the PM and the health minister according to sources took a different turn.
The Prime Minister apologised to Streeting, reporters have been informed. The conversation was concise, and they did not discuss Morgan McSweeney, whom the PM is now under growing pressure to sack.
The Energy Secretary's Statement
In his early morning broadcast appearances, Miliband highlighted the need for the Labour Party to focus on national matters rather than party disputes.
Look, I think the briefing has been damaging, without doubt.
But my message to the Labour party today is straightforward, which is we need to concentrate on the country, not ourselves.
We were given a major victory last July, a major chance to change our nation. And we have a serious responsibility.
Growth News
Separately, government data revealed the British economy grew by just 0.1 percent in the July-September period, with the industrial industry especially hit by the recently reported Jaguar Land Rover hack.
The Day's Schedule
- Morning: The National Health Service publishes its latest statistics
- Morning: Wes Streeting is visiting the Liverpool area
- Today: Rachel Reeves speaks to the media
- 11.30am: Number 10 conducts its daily media briefing
- Morning: Keir Starmer announces government plans for the Britain's pioneering nuclear power facility at Wylfa site on Anglesey
