So it begins….. Streeting resigns

Simons…. Andy

Josh Simmons mp for Makerfield has announced his resignation to allow sandy Burnham to stand ….

Totally fed up with all this. I have stopped watching or listening to the news. It is too depressing watching the people we have elected to represent our best interests acting in such self serving and immature ways.

🤦🏻 Thank you for the words. I have none 🙇🏻‍♀️

DaisyAnneReturns

Whitewavemark2

Bloody fools.

I’ve lost patience with them.

Streeting had better have a slate that is whiter than white because if he hasn’t the right wing press will have him for breakfast. Likewise all the potential PMs.

Let's face it thd press don't actually need facts.

Why dont they need facts?

When havent they used facts?

Labour have turned out to be as self serving, tawdry and back stabbing as the Tories ever were. More interested in securing their own careers than what's best for the country. After living through 14 years of the lies, sniping and in-party politics from the Tories, I'd really hoped that Labour would be different; really meant it when they spoke about being a mission-driven government and pledged to clean up politics by ensuring the "highest standards of integrity and honesty" and strengthening ethics in public life. It was all lies; they're no bloody different.

We can have him complete a full term if you want Labour to lose the next election or have to power share with Polanski.

It’s basically fairly communist in its aspirations

Intriguing.

Flippin2

I didn't vote for Starmer but the situation is ridiculous,can't we have a PM complete a full term..I like Andy Burnham but is he PM material? Angela Rayner,not at all and Wes Streeting reminds me of an ex boss of mine,little bit too full of himself

Is the present PM PM material?

westendgirl

I heard someone being interviewed about the present situation . His comment was that they should all grow up. Mine too
I am sick to to death of the lack of loyalty,the inability to pull together and the sky is falling attitude.~That includes Streeting, Burnham, Rayner and all the media hacks frothing at the mouth at the thought of a story.GROW UP the lot of you.
I actually have wondered who is behind this stirring, this attempt to produce devisiveness, because , believe me there is someone somewhere who is orchestrating the whole thing, aided and abetted by s.m.

Almost 90 MP’s have told Starmer to go.
It wasn’t ‘orchestrated’ by any one person but by many who can plainly see the sinking direction of the Labour Party due to a very lacklustre PM.

I’m very disappointed, the knives are out! 🤦‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

Witzend

I have to say I was impressed with Streeting’s statement that was read out on R4 a little while ago. Concise, articulate, to the point, no waffle.

Do you mean his resignation letter? I thought it was very good.
Not sure that he would be chosen as Starmer’s successor but good luck to him.

I heard someone being interviewed about the present situation . His comment was that they should all grow up. Mine too
I am sick to to death of the lack of loyalty,the inability to pull together and the sky is falling attitude.~That includes Streeting, Burnham, Rayner and all the media hacks frothing at the mouth at the thought of a story.GROW UP the lot of you.
I actually have wondered who is behind this stirring, this attempt to produce devisiveness, because , believe me there is someone somewhere who is orchestrating the whole thing, aided and abetted by s.m.

Is it likely Sarnia that he'd have resigned if he wasn't going to trigger a leadership challenge and would he do so, if he was ^way off the number of MP's he would need to support him^; somehow I don't think so.

I think Kemi Badenoch summed the situation up perfectly yesterday when called on Streeting to “just do your job”

If most of us can see the folly in calling a leadership campaign now, why can’t those in government, the so called experts?

Sarnia

Chris Mason, the BBC's Political Editor says the word is that Wes Streeting was way off the number of MP's he would need to support him in triggering a leadership challenge. Good. I hope they draw a line under all this now and get on with tackling the many problems facing our country today.

Or could he just be biding his time? If the number of his votes moves to say AR to trigger the process, can Wes S not then step back into the running?

I think we should form the Gransnet Party - we'd have the country ship shape and in Bristol fashion before you could say Boris Johnson

Chris Mason, the BBC's Political Editor says the word is that Wes Streeting was way off the number of MP's he would need to support him in triggering a leadership challenge. Good. I hope they draw a line under all this now and get on with tackling the many problems facing our country today.

I didn't vote for Starmer but the situation is ridiculous,can't we have a PM complete a full term..I like Andy Burnham but is he PM material? Angela Rayner,not at all and Wes Streeting reminds me of an ex boss of mine,little bit too full of himself

Well IMO if there's going to be a change Streeting is the best candidate.

His resignation was clear and concise and saying what appears to be felt by many of the Labour party and their voters. As things stand, I think Starmer remaining as PM is more likely to heaven forbid, give the keys of no. 10 to Farage.

If Starmer's as passionate about his party and country as he claims, he should set a date for his departure making the transition for his replacement, as smooth as possible.

There seems to be a huge chasm between government and the people. A bit odd since it’s government by the grown ups…. Actually my 5 year old grandson questions more than this offering.

Yes Ronib, I agree, and that wasn't made apparent before he was elected.
Thinking about the local election results I don't recall any election like it , when the electorate spoke so clearly, and it is Starmer whom they blame. He says I take full responsibility, then lays the blame elsewhere and someone gets sacked, one of the reasons he is not trusted.
It simply is not good enough to say he is the best of a bad bunch. The Labour party has been plunged into chaos by his poor leadership and apparent lack of direction and it needs wiser heads than his to sort this out.
I would suggest Yvette Cooper with a coalition of the more sensible and experienced, (there must be some) until due process is observed and a proper leader chosen, not Mr. Burnham who is showing his true colours.

GrannyGravy13

Of Labours communications and public relations teams had been better we wouldn’t be where we are now.

Which is up the creek without the proverbial paddle.

I am getting increasingly concerned that these idiots are tantamount to handing the keys of No.10 to either Farage or Polanski.

In either case we as a country are completely screwed!!!!

The advisers too have a lot to answer for.

Sarnia

I despair of them all. This country is going to the dogs whilst they snipe and bicker at one another. Can they just get on with the job they were elected to do? Best leave Starmer where he is and see if he can turn things around. Clutching at straws here.

I agree to leave KS in position

I suppose right-wing Streeting’s plan was - having seen all the declarations that Starmer is dead in the water - to mount a coup before left-wing Andy Burnham could join the fray.

With luck it will all fizzle out but even so there will be the loss of a competent Secretary of State for health.