Milton Keynes MP calls for Prime Minister to go in TV interview and heaps praise on former Health Secretary
A Milton Keynes MP has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to resign in a TV interview.
Chris Curtis, the Labour MP for Milton Keynes North, also used an interview with Channel Four to heap praise on Wes Streeting, who has resigned as Health Secretary since it was broadcast, after stepping down from Government earlier today (Thursday).
In an interview in the House of Commons Mr Curtis said he had ‘so much respect’ for the Prime Minister but added: “Unfortunately, nothing I have seen since the resounding defeat that we got last Thursday {in the local elections} has convinced me that he has faced up to the size of that defeat, and he is promising change that is bold enough to not just fix the problems this country is facing but getting us into a position where we can stop Nigel Farage being Prime Minister.
“I went out and said that I think it is time for the Prime Minister to go and I think the right thing for the Prime Minister to do is acknowledge that fact, and realise the will of the Labour Party is now that we need to set out a timetable and a process for an orderly and swift transition.”
Earlier today Wes Streeting resigned as Health Secretary saying he had ‘lost confidence’ in Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership, but has not yet triggered a leadership contest.
In a letter to Sir Keir, and published online, Mr Streeting wrote: “Where we need vision, we have a vacuum. Where we need direction, we have drift.
“This was underscored by your speech on Monday. Leaders take responsibility, but too often that has meant other people falling on their swords.
“You also need to listen to your colleagues, including backbenchers, and the heavy-handed approach to dissenting voices diminishes our politics.”
In an interview conducted before Mr Streeting’s resignation, Mr Curtis described Mr Streeting as ‘a once in a generation political talent’, before appearing to backtrack and saying: “There are generational talents and many of them in the Labour Party, of which Wes is one.”
Following the interview Mr Curtis told the Citizen he remained committed to serving the city saying: “I am incredibly proud to serve the people of Milton Keynes North as their Member of Parliament, and to represent such a fantastic community.
"Since July 2024, we have already delivered some very important and meaningful changes that are making a real difference to people’s everyday lives.
"I remain absolutely determined to continue doing all I can to deliver for Milton Keynes and to ensure that our community continues to get the investment, opportunities, and support it deserves.”