Jonathan Samuels

Wes Streeting & Peter Kyle went to watch the Devil Wears Prada over the weekend - here's Peter Kyle's account to me: "Wes and I last weekend we were out campaigning together in Ilford. And let me say, he achieved a stunning result with that whole team in Ilford. That shows what a great campaigner Wes is. After we campaigned, we went for dinner and we went and saw a movie together. Somebody who was planning to pull the plug and launch a leadership bid in a couple of days time, doesn't go to the cinema with a friend. SR: What did you go and see? PK: Devil Wears Prada. SR: Did you discuss the leadership? PK: Wes and I talk about the leadership of the country all the time. Wes and I shared an office together for nine years, we spent so much time talking about the leadership of the country. We almost never spoke about the individual. Wes and I care so much about the future of the country. We have a very shared view of public services in the modern world. About what Britain's potential is amongst our competitive countries. We both care deeply about the opportunities that young people have. Also, we were friends going to the cinema and we had a good laugh about other things as well. Wes and I are very good friends but I'm not going to fall into the trap of being his spokesperson. But what I can tell you is that he, like me, is focused on the success of this government. His primary mission in government is making sure the whole government is a success, and he is there for Keir when he needs him.