Ed Miliband Urges the Labour Party to Move On Following Keir Starmer Says Sorry to Streeting for Negative Backgrounding
High-ranking Labour official Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has demanded the party to put aside party conflicts after leader Keir Starmer directly said sorry to health minister Wes Streeting MP over damaging leaked comments originating from the Prime Minister's office.
Key Developments
- Miliband confirms the Prime Minister will fire the No 10 staffer behind for attacking Streeting if found
- Miliband rejects any leadership plans, declaring his past time as leader was the "strongest inoculation" against wanting the role again
- UK economy grew by just 0.1% in the July-September period, affected by the JLR hack
Background
The internal turmoil started after allegations circulated about critical briefings from Starmer's allies targeting Streeting. Although early attempts to dismiss the matter, the talk between Starmer and Streeting apparently followed a different direction.
The Prime Minister apologised to Streeting, reporters have been told. The exchange was concise, and they did not discuss the chief of staff, whom the PM is now under increasing scrutiny to sack.
Miliband's Reaction
In his early morning broadcast appearances, Miliband emphasized the need for the party to concentrate on national matters rather than internal conflicts.
Clearly, I think the media briefing has been unhelpful, without doubt.
But my call to the Labour party today is clear, which is we need to focus on the country, not each other.
We were given a historic victory last summer, a historic opportunity to transform our country. And we have a serious obligation.
Economic News
In other news, official figures showed the UK economy expanded by just 0.1 percent in the third quarter, with the manufacturing sector especially affected by the recently reported JLR hack.
Today's Schedule
- 9.30am: The National Health Service releases its latest data
- Today: Wes Streeting is visiting Liverpool
- Today: The Chancellor makes comments to the media
- 11.30am: Number 10 conducts its regular media briefing
- Morning: The Prime Minister promotes government plans for the UK's pioneering small modular reactor plant at Wylfa on the island of Anglesey
