Stop the anonymous briefings and show respect, two ministers tell Labour MPs
Two Labour ministers have called for an end to anonymous briefings among party members, emphasizing the need for mutual respect. Yvette Cooper and Jonathan Reynolds highlighted the importance of focusing on constituents rather than engaging in factional disputes. Their comments come in the wake of poor election results and a potential leadership contest within the party.
- ▪Yvette Cooper and Jonathan Reynolds urged Labour MPs to support each other and avoid damaging anonymous briefings.
- ▪The ministers expressed that such briefings are disrespectful to voters and detrimental to the party's unity.
- ▪Cooper shared her experiences meeting former Labour councillors who lost their seats, emphasizing the need for respectful debate.
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Yvette Cooper: ‘I don’t care who you are in our party, and what you think the answer is for the future, we treat each other with respect.’ Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAView image in fullscreenYvette Cooper: ‘I don’t care who you are in our party, and what you think the answer is for the future, we treat each other with respect.’ Photograph: Andy Rain/EPALabourStop the anonymous briefings and show respect, two ministers tell Labour MPsYvette Cooper and Jonathan Reynolds urge colleagues to support each other and remember ‘who we’re here to serve’ UK politics live – latest updates Peter Walker Senior political correspondentTue 19 May 2026 09.56 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 09.57 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTwo cabinet ministers have warned Labour colleagues against damaging…
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