Stop the anonymous briefings and show respect, two ministers tell Labour MPs
Summary
Two Labour cabinet ministers urged their party colleagues to stop giving harmful anonymous news briefings as the party faces a likely leadership contest. They stressed the importance of respecting each other and focusing on serving the public after poor election results.Key Facts
- Labour has recently suffered bad results in elections in Scotland, Wales, and English councils.
- Anonymous briefings have been spreading negative comments about party members and leadership contenders.
- Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper apologized to former Labour councillors who lost their seats.
- Cooper called for respectful debate inside the party and respect for voters relying on Labour.
- Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds reminded Labour MPs that they are the current government with a responsibility to work together.
- Some anonymous briefings accused Labour MPs of being inexperienced or attacking leadership candidates like Wes Streeting.
- Many of the anonymous briefings come from officials and advisers, not only MPs.
- The ministers warned that factional fighting in public is harmful to the party’s image and mission.
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