Rosie Duffield

2024 - 9 - 29

Rosie Duffield Unleashes Her Inner Political Firecracker!

Independent MP - Labour Party - Rosie Duffield - Sir Keir Starmer - UK Politics - Winter Fuel Allowance

Canterbury's Rosie Duffield calls it quits with Labour, slamming Starmer's 'greed' and 'hypocrisy'—find out why she’s waving the red flag!

In a bold and unexpected move, Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield has resigned the Labour whip, sparking a political uproar that echoes across the halls of Westminster. Duffield, a vocal critic of Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership style, didn’t hold back in her scathing critiques. She lambasted what she deemed Starmer's lack of political instincts, leaving no stone unturned in pointing out the perceived sleaze, nepotism, and avarice lurking within the party. For the seasoned MP, it seemed that the Labour party’s policies are no longer aligned with her values, leading to her decision to sit as an independent.

Duffield highlighted specific policies, including cuts to the winter fuel allowance, labeling them as "cruel and unnecessary". She boldly challenged the party’s priorities, arguing that they now care more about “greed and power” rather than making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a simple disagreement; it points to a larger issue within Labour that Duffield believes is steering them away from the core values that once unified the party. Her resignation marks a significant chapter in her political career as she encourages her followers to think critically about who they align with.

In her first broadcast interview post-resignation, Duffield voiced feelings of betrayal, noting a moral contrast between her dedication to her constituents and the party’s direction. The MP's departure from Labour poses more questions than answers as onlookers are left to consider what this means for the future of British politics and the Labour party at large. One cannot help but wonder if more MPs will follow in her footsteps, sparking a larger movement beyond the traditional party lines.

Interestingly, Rosie Duffield’s leap into the independent realm transforms her into a critical figure worth keeping an eye on. Her rational appeal might resonate with many disenchanted Labour followers, offering a fresh perspective on political discourse. History often reveals that political shifts like Duffield’s can usher in new alliances or, at the very least, stir the pot in a stagnant political landscape—so, buckle up, because this might just be the beginning of something extraordinary!

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Starmer's Labour cares more about greed and power, says Duffield (BBC News)

The Canterbury MP says she is leaving the party over the PM's "cruel" policies and "hypocrisy" at accepting gifts.

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MP Rosie Duffield resigns Labour whip over 'hypocrisy and cruel ... (Braintree and Witham Times)

Rosie Duffield accused Sir Keir Starmer of lacking 'political instincts' and displaying 'sleaze, nepotism and apparent avarice'.

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Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield quits Labour - criticising Sir Keir ... (Sky News)

Ms Duffield accuses the government of pursuing "cruel and unnecessary" policies and attacks the prime minister for "hypocrisy" for accepting gifts.

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Rosie Duffield resigns as Labour MP with scathing attack on Keir ... (The Guardian)

Politician cites 'cruel and unnecessary policies' as she lambasts prime minister's 'managerial and technocratic approach'

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Rosie Duffield quits Labour with damning attack on Keir Starmer (The Independent)

The Canterbury MP and long time critic of Keir Starmer will sit as an independent after resigning the Labour whip 'with immediate effect'

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Labour MP Rosie Duffield quits party and hits out at Starmer over ... (Financial Times)

Canterbury MP criticises winter fuel allowance cut and accuses prime minister of 'staggering' hypocrisy.

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Starmer's Labour cares more about greed and power, says Duffield (BBC News)

Rosie Duffield has told the BBC that Sir Keir Starmer's team cares "more about greed and power than making a difference" in her first broadcast interview since ...

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MP Rosie Duffield resigns Labour whip over 'hypocrisy and cruel ... (centralfifetimes.com)

Rosie Duffield accused Sir Keir Starmer of lacking 'political instincts' and displaying 'sleaze, nepotism and apparent avarice'.

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Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield quits Labour Party over 'sleaze ... (LabourList)

Rosie Duffield, MP for Canterbury, has resigned as a Labour MP, condemning "cruel and unnecessary policies" of the government and a row over donations and ...

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MP Rosie Duffield says Labour supporters are being 'taken for granted' (Irvine Times)

In her resignation letter, Ms Duffield attacked Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's decision to keep the two-child benefit cap and means-test winter fuel payments ...

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MP Rosie Duffield says Labour supporters are being 'taken for granted' (Richmond and Twickenham Times)

Ms Duffield told the BBC the party was 'in my heart and in my soul', but she has lost her 'faith' in the leadership.

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Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield's resignation letter in full (The Independent)

Rosie Duffield has quit as a Labour MP, attacking Sir Keir Starmer's “cruel and unnecessary policies” and the freebie row engulfing the party.

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MP Rosie Duffield says Labour supporters are being 'taken for granted' (Braintree and Witham Times)

In her resignation letter, Ms Duffield attacked Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's decision to keep the two-child benefit cap and means-test winter fuel payments ...

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Rosie Duffield 'never thought' she would quit Labour - but says Sir ... (Sky News)

The Canterbury MP will now sit as an independent in the House of Commons after submitting her resignation letter on Saturday.

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Rosie Duffield: “stupid as f*ck and also deeply inarticulate” – so, why ... (The Canary)

Rosie Duffield: “stupid as f*ck and also deeply inarticulate” – so, why leave the Labour Party? ... On Saturday 28 September, Labour MP Rosie Duffield resigned ...

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Labour MP Rosie Duffield's resignation letter is a warning Keir ... (The Independent)

News analysis: Attention-seeking maverick Rosie Duffield has a long history as a critic of Keir Starmer, but her resignation letter says out loud what many ...

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Good riddance to Rosie Duffield – she was never a good fit for Labour (The Independent)

The controversial MP for Canterbury has finally realised what the rest of us already knew – it's just a shame that it took her so long, writes Ryan Coogan.

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