Ed Miliband Calls on Labour to Look Ahead Following Starmer Says Sorry to Streeting for Hostile Backgrounding
Senior Labour Party figure Ed Miliband has called for the party to leave behind internal conflicts after Prime Minister Keir Starmer directly said sorry to Health Secretary Wes Streeting over negative briefings linked to the Prime Minister's office.
Key Updates
- Miliband declares Starmer will sack the No 10 official responsible for briefing against Streeting if discovered
- Miliband dismisses any leadership plans, saying his previous experience as Labour leader was the "most effective protection" against wanting the role again
- UK economic growth expanded by just 0.1 percent in the July-September period, affected by the Jaguar Land Rover hack
Background
The internal unrest began after allegations emerged about negative briefings from Starmer's allies targeting Streeting. Despite initial attempts to minimize the matter, the discussion between Starmer and the health minister apparently took a more serious direction.
The Prime Minister expressed regret to Wes Streeting, journalists have been told. The conversation was brief, and they did not address the chief of staff, whom the PM is now under growing pressure to sack.
Miliband's Reaction
In his early morning media appearances, Ed Miliband highlighted the need for the Labour Party to direct attention on national issues rather than internal disputes.
Look, I think the media briefing has been damaging, no question.
But my advice to the Labour party now is quite simple, which is we need to focus on the nation, not each other.
We were given a major victory last summer, a historic opportunity to transform our country. And we have a historic duty.
Growth News
In other news, government figures indicated the British economic performance grew by just 0.1 percent in the July-September period, with the manufacturing industry especially hit by the recently reported Jaguar Land Rover hack.
The Day's Agenda
- Morning: NHS England releases its monthly performance figures
- Morning: The Health Secretary visits the Liverpool area
- Today: The Chancellor makes comments to the media
- 11.30am: Downing Street holds its regular media briefing
- Today: The Prime Minister highlights plans for the Britain's first nuclear power plant at Wylfa site on Anglesey
