Labour MP Rosie Duffield resigns, criticizes Starmer's social policies, serves as an independent MP.

Rosie Duffield, a Labour MP from Canterbury, has resigned from the party, becoming the first to do so under leader Keir Starmer. In her resignation letter, she criticized Starmer for his handling of social policies, including cuts to winter fuel payments and the two-child benefit cap, as well as allegations of hypocrisy regarding gifts received. Duffield plans to serve as an independent MP, expressing hope for a future return to a Labour Party that prioritizes the needs of the many.

September 28, 2024
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