UnHerd with Freddie Sayers

Rosie Duffield: Why I quit the Labour Party

Oct 11, 2024
Rosie Duffield, the Independent MP for Canterbury and former Labour member, shares her compelling journey of resignation from the party just months after her election. She compares her experience under Keir Starmer's leadership to an 'abusive relationship.' Duffield exposes the rift between party leadership and members, revealing feelings of neglect and disconnection. She also critiques the leadership's approach to rural constituencies and gender issues, emphasizing the struggles of backbench MPs in today's political landscape.
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