Rosie Duffield Resigns From Labour With Scathing Criticism of Keir Starmer
Rosie Duffield, the Labour MP for Canterbury, has resigned from the Labour Party in a highly critical letter targeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Duffield, who has often expressed dissent over party policies, described Starmer’s leadership as “cruel and unnecessary,” attacking his managerial style and policy decisions. She specifically pointed to the continuation of controversial policies, such as the two-child limit on benefits and the cuts to pensioners' winter fuel payments. Duffield expressed relief in stepping down, saying she was ashamed of how the party had been tarnished by "sleaze, nepotism, and avarice."
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In her letter, Duffield did not hold back, accusing Starmer’s government of indulging in unacceptable behavior by accepting lavish gifts from wealthy donors. She referred to the perks received by Starmer and his close circle as an "off-the-scale" example of the hypocrisy within the party. The scandal over freebies, which included designer suits and expensive trips, was seen by Duffield as a betrayal of Labour’s working-class roots. She openly condemned Starmer for forcing his MPs to support unpopular measures, such as cutting winter fuel payments while simultaneously enjoying personal luxuries that were beyond the reach of ordinary citizens.
Duffield also criticized the lack of political judgment from Starmer, claiming his "technocratic approach" had alienated many within the party. She felt that, despite Labour's long-awaited return to power, Starmer's leadership had failed to meet the expectations of those who worked tirelessly to oust the Conservatives. This public denouncement is likely to resonate with other Labour MPs, many of whom have privately expressed concerns about Starmer’s leadership and the direction the party is heading.
Duffield’s resignation is significant, occurring just two months after Labour’s electoral victory, making her one of the fastest MPs to quit her party’s whip in modern times. While she will now serve as an independent MP, her harsh words for Starmer will likely fuel further debates about the state of the Labour Party and its future under his leadership.
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