Streeting attacks Burnham's pledges as 'appeal to party at expense of Brits'

Streeting advocated for "progressive capitalism," emphasizing infrastructure and energy growth, and pledged to fast-track planning decisions for data centers, nuclear power plants, and other critical infrastructure through emergency laws. He also reiterated his belief that the government would approve oil and gas exploration projects at Rosebank and Jackdaw to boost tax receipts.

Contrasting his approach with Burnham's, who has centered his campaign on public control and suggested nationalizing utilities, Streeting stressed the importance of fiscal responsibility. He stated that "bond markets are not Bond villains and fiscal rules matter," calling them a "precondition for an activist state." Streeting also highlighted the UK's substantial debt load, approximately 94% of GDP, and the limited room for error in financial decisions.

Streeting distanced himself from criticisms of "40 years of neoliberalism," arguing that the UK had benefited from its finance, technology, and education sectors. He also mentioned that at least 80 MPs supported his bid to become Prime Minister.