Ed Miliband stated his certainty that Keir Starmer would dismiss any individual found to have briefed against Health Secretary Wes Streeting. This statement comes after a period of internal turmoil within Downing Street concerning an operation to solidify the Prime Minister's position against potential leadership challenges. The Prime Minister reportedly apologized to Streeting for the situation he was in, though his spokesperson indicated Starmer had been assured no Downing Street staff were responsible for the briefings.
Starmer himself addressed the issue, stating that while he had been assured the briefings did not originate from Downing Street, he would "absolutely deal with anybody responsible for briefing against ministers" if they were identified. He conveyed to senior Downing Street staff that briefings against cabinet ministers are "completely unacceptable" and stressed the high standards expected of his team, warning of consequences for any breaches.
Miliband expressed belief that Starmer would not have authorized such attacks and reiterated Starmer's commitment to sacking anyone found responsible, acknowledging that such briefings are a "longstanding aspect of politics." The Labour party chair announced an investigation into who briefed against Streeting, with Starmer expected to take action against the culprit, though it is not considered a formal leak inquiry.
Despite assurances, some Labour MPs questioned the timing and effectiveness of Downing Street's intervention, suggesting it had backfired and potentially weakened Starmer's position, with some speculating about the future of Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney. One minister ... download the app to read more
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