🔗 Share this article Ed Miliband Encourages Labour to Look Ahead After Keir Starmer Says Sorry to Wes Streeting for Negative Media Leaks Senior Labour figure Ed Miliband has demanded the party to leave behind internal conflicts after leader Keir Starmer directly apologised to health minister Wes Streeting over negative briefings originating from the Prime Minister's office. Important Developments Ed Miliband declares the Prime Minister will dismiss the No 10 official behind for attacking Wes Streeting if discovered The Energy Secretary dismisses future leadership ambitions, declaring his previous time as leader was the "strongest inoculation" against desiring the position again UK economy increased by just 0.1% in the July-September period, impacted by the JLR hack Context The political controversy started after media stories circulated about negative briefings from the Prime Minister's supporters targeting Streeting. Despite early attempts to minimize the situation, the talk between the PM and Streeting reportedly followed a more serious turn. The Prime Minister said sorry to Wes Streeting, the media have been told. The discussion was concise, and they did not address the chief of staff, whom the PM is now under pressure to sack. The Energy Secretary's Response In his morning media interviews, Miliband emphasized the need for the party to direct attention on national priorities rather than party divisions. Look, I think the backgrounding has been bad, certainly. But my advice to the party now is clear, which is we need to focus on the nation, not our internal matters. We were given a significant mandate last summer, a important opportunity to change our country. And we have a serious responsibility. Economic Update Meanwhile, government figures revealed the UK economy expanded by just 0.1% in the July-September period, with the industrial sector especially hit by the recently reported Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack. Today's Schedule Morning: The National Health Service issues its monthly statistics Today: The Health Secretary visits Liverpool Morning: The Chancellor makes comments to the media Late morning: Number 10 conducts its regular lobby briefing Today: Keir Starmer announces plans for the Britain's first small modular reactor project at Wylfa site on Anglesey