LONDON, July 18 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Theresa May asked the cabinet members of her government on Tuesday to show strength and unity as an array of leaks and negative briefings has embarrassed Westminster.
According to her spokesperson, May said "open discussion" was important but it was vital for it to stay private.
The spokesman said press briefings were a case of colleagues not taking their responsibilities seriously.
The cabinet meeting came after May told Conservative Party Members of Parliament (MPs) to end the "backbiting" over disagreements within the party on Monday.
The move followed a sustained outbreak of cabinet leaks and leadership gossip.
Local media said hostile briefings in the press over the weekend appeared to show a growing rift in the cabinet.
