Ed Miliband Calls on Labour to Look Ahead After Keir Starmer Says Sorry to Streeting for Hostile Media Leaks

High-ranking Labour official Ed Miliband has demanded the party to put aside party disputes after leader Sir Keir Starmer directly said sorry to Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP over damaging leaked comments originating from the Prime Minister's office.

Important Events

• Ed Miliband confirms Starmer will fire the No 10 official responsible for briefing against Streeting if discovered
• The Energy Secretary dismisses any leadership aspirations, saying his past time as leader was the "best protection" against wanting the role again
• British economy increased by just 0.1 percent in the July-September period, hit by the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack

Background

The internal unrest began after media stories surfaced about negative briefings from Starmer's supporters targeting Streeting. Although early attempts to minimize the situation, the discussion between the PM and Streeting apparently took a more serious direction.

Starmer apologised to Streeting, reporters have been advised. The conversation was short, and they did not address the chief of staff, whom the PM is now under pressure to dismiss.

The Energy Secretary's Reaction

In his early morning media interviews, Miliband highlighted the need for the party to focus on country-wide priorities rather than party divisions.

Clearly, I think the briefing has been unhelpful, no question.

But my message to the party today is straightforward, which is we need to focus on the public, not ourselves.

We were given a historic victory last July, a important chance to improve our nation. And we have a serious responsibility.

Growth Update

Meanwhile, government statistics indicated the UK economic performance increased by just 0.1% in the third quarter, with the production sector particularly hit by the recently reported JLR cyber-attack.

The Day's Schedule

• 9.30am: NHS England releases its monthly performance figures
• Today: The Health Secretary visits Liverpool
• Morning: Rachel Reeves speaks to the press
• 11.30am: Downing Street conducts its regular lobby briefing
• Today: The Prime Minister announces government plans for the Britain's first small modular reactor facility at Wylfa on Anglesey