Energy Secretary Ed Miliband Calls on Labour to Focus Forward Following Starmer Offers Apology to Streeting for Negative Backgrounding
Senior Labour Party official Ed Miliband has called for the party to put aside internal disputes after Prime Minister Keir Starmer directly apologised to Health Secretary Wes Streeting over damaging leaked comments coming from the Prime Minister's office.
Key Updates
- Miliband declares Starmer will dismiss the Downing Street source responsible for attacking Wes Streeting if discovered
- Miliband rejects future leadership ambitions, declaring his past time as Labour leader was the "strongest protection" against desiring the position again
- British economy increased by just 0.1 percent in the July-September period, impacted by the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack
Situation
The internal turmoil erupted after allegations emerged about critical briefings from Starmer's allies targeting the Health Secretary. Despite initial attempts to minimize the matter, the discussion between the PM and the health minister reportedly took a more serious direction.
The Prime Minister expressed regret to Wes Streeting, journalists have been told. The discussion was short, and they did not discuss the chief of staff, whom the PM is now under growing pressure to dismiss.
The Energy Secretary's Reaction
In his morning broadcast appearances, Miliband highlighted the need for the Labour Party to concentrate on national priorities rather than internal disputes.
Look, I think the briefing has been bad, no question.
But my message to the party now is quite simple, which is we need to focus on the nation, not our internal matters.
We were given a major victory last summer, a important chance to transform our nation. And we have a serious duty.
Growth Update
In other news, government statistics revealed the British economy grew by just 0.1% in the third quarter, with the production sector particularly impacted by the recently reported JLR hack.
Today's Schedule
- Morning: NHS England releases its latest statistics
- Morning: The Health Secretary is visiting Liverpool
- Morning: The Chancellor speaks to the journalists
- Late morning: Number 10 holds its daily media briefing
- Today: Keir Starmer announces government plans for the Britain's first nuclear power facility at Wylfa site on Anglesey
