Labour leader Keir Starmer has apologised to health secretary Wes Streeting over the anti-Streeting briefing by his allies, according to sources close to the Labour party. The incident has sparked a new round of turmoil within the party, with some members reportedly discussing Starmer's leadership prospects.
The controversy began when a briefing on Streeting was leaked to the press, in which his allies attacked him as being out of touch with ordinary people. However, by the time Streeting spoke with Starmer about the briefing, the conversation had taken a different turn, with Starmer apologising for any harm caused and agreeing to speak again soon.
The incident has led Ed Miliband, Labour's energy secretary, to urge his fellow party members to calm down and focus on the country rather than internal politics. In an interview with Sky News, Miliband said that the briefing had been "bad" but that the Labour party needed to stay focused on its mission and values.
Miliband also suggested that Starmer was not going anywhere and would fight any attempt to dislodge him as leader. He cited his own experience of leading the party from 2010-2015, which he said had taught him the importance of staying committed to the party's principles in the face of adversity.
The incident has sparked a lively debate within the Labour party about Starmer's leadership and whether he is truly fit to take on the Conservatives at the next general election. Some members have reportedly expressed doubts about Starmer's ability to unite the party behind its policies, while others have praised his efforts to modernise the party's image.
The controversy comes as Labour prepares for a potentially contentious showdown with the government over issues such as the NHS waiting list and economic growth. Miliband's call for calm and focus on the country's needs has been welcomed by some, but others have expressed frustration that the party is not doing more to challenge the government's policies and take the initiative.
In other news, the UK's first small modular nuclear reactors will be built at Wylfa in north Wales, with construction set to begin soon. The project was announced earlier this week, with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband confirming that the UK would benefit from the new technology.
The UK economy has also seen a slight expansion in the latest quarter, although growth remains sluggish due to the ongoing impact of the cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover.
The controversy began when a briefing on Streeting was leaked to the press, in which his allies attacked him as being out of touch with ordinary people. However, by the time Streeting spoke with Starmer about the briefing, the conversation had taken a different turn, with Starmer apologising for any harm caused and agreeing to speak again soon.
The incident has led Ed Miliband, Labour's energy secretary, to urge his fellow party members to calm down and focus on the country rather than internal politics. In an interview with Sky News, Miliband said that the briefing had been "bad" but that the Labour party needed to stay focused on its mission and values.
Miliband also suggested that Starmer was not going anywhere and would fight any attempt to dislodge him as leader. He cited his own experience of leading the party from 2010-2015, which he said had taught him the importance of staying committed to the party's principles in the face of adversity.
The incident has sparked a lively debate within the Labour party about Starmer's leadership and whether he is truly fit to take on the Conservatives at the next general election. Some members have reportedly expressed doubts about Starmer's ability to unite the party behind its policies, while others have praised his efforts to modernise the party's image.
The controversy comes as Labour prepares for a potentially contentious showdown with the government over issues such as the NHS waiting list and economic growth. Miliband's call for calm and focus on the country's needs has been welcomed by some, but others have expressed frustration that the party is not doing more to challenge the government's policies and take the initiative.
In other news, the UK's first small modular nuclear reactors will be built at Wylfa in north Wales, with construction set to begin soon. The project was announced earlier this week, with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband confirming that the UK would benefit from the new technology.
The UK economy has also seen a slight expansion in the latest quarter, although growth remains sluggish due to the ongoing impact of the cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover.
. It's like they're just making excuses instead of owning up to their own mistakes. I think Labour should focus more on what they're actually trying to do, rather than arguing about who's in charge 
. And can we please get some news that doesn't involve politicians arguing with each other? I'm tired of hearing about the NHS waiting list and economic growth 
. Can someone just give me a straightforward answer about how things are going without all the drama? 
. They need to get their message out there and take some bold steps against the government if they wanna make a real impact 
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IT SEEMS LIKE LABOUR PARTY MEMBERS ARE MORE CONCERNED WITH WHO'S IN CHARGE THAN WHAT REALLY MATTERS TO THE PEOPLE. I THINK MILIBAND IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY WHEN HE SAYS WE SHOULD BE FOCUSING ON STAYING COMMITTED TO OUR PRINCIPLES AND VALUES, RATHER THAN GETTING CAUGHT UP IN INTRIGUE AND POLITICAL MANEUVERING! 
. And Ed Miliband's always been a bit of a voice of reason in the party, so I trust what he's saying 
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. Can't we just chill out for a sec and get back to what matters? 
. Maybe this project can bring some much-needed progress to our energy sector and help us move forward as a country 
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. And it's not like they can't get along - Miliband's right, focus on the country's needs rather than your own egos 
and the economy's still struggling to recover from that cyber-attack... 
Can't they all just put their differences aside for once? 
. And what's with all these leadership prospects discussions? Can't we have a calm and rational conversation about policy instead of who's going to lead the party next? 
thats pretty cool tho. economic growth is stil slow tho..anyway lets jus focus on the NHS waiting list and stuff 
It's like, they've got a big role to play in the country right now and some members are wondering if they can pull off the win. 
. On the other hand, 65% of Labour supporters think Starmer should remain leader even if they don't agree with him on everything 
. Fast forward to Q1 2024, and that number has dropped to around 9.5 million, but it's still a concern 
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. But on the flip side, small modular nuclear reactors are coming to Wales... 
According to the Nuclear Energy Association, the UK's first SMR will create over 10,000 jobs and generate £20bn of economic growth by 2035 
n btw can we pls get some real change instead of all these drama-filled briefings? 
and not get too caught up in internal politics 
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! It's exciting to think about how this tech can benefit our country's energy future 
. And on a final note, I'm just hoping the economy grows faster than it has been lately 
. This Starmer thingy seems like it's got everyone on edge. Ed Miliband is right, though - we should be focusing on what really matters: the NHS waiting list and economic growth 
I mean, I remember when Labour used to have some real fire in its belly 
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anyway, ed miliband is trying to keep the party focused on the country's issues, gotta respect that