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Rosie Duffield Resigns from Labour Party Citing Keir Starmer's 'Sleaze' and 'Freebies Row'

Sep 28, 2024, 04:42 PM

Rosie Duffield, MP for Canterbury, has resigned from the Labour Party, citing 'sleaze, nepotism, and greed' under the leadership of Sir Keir Starmer. Duffield's resignation letter criticizes Starmer's acceptance of gifts and clothes while implementing policies she describes as 'cruel and unnecessary,' such as the cut in winter fuel payments for pensioners. She expressed shame over the party's direction and accused Starmer and his inner circle of tarnishing and humiliating the Labour Party. Duffield also highlighted the 'staggering hypocrisy' in the 'freebies row' engulfing Starmer. Notably, her resignation comes less than 3 months after the general election. Duffield will continue to serve as an Independent MP.