'Reflect on future direction' - Lancaster and Wyre MP Cat Smith on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation
‘I will continue to focus on representing constituents.’
Lancaster and Wyre MP Cat Smith has released a statement after the resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer yesterday morning.
Following on from the resignation of the Prime Minister yesterday, Lancaster and Wyre’s Labour MP Cat Smith has spoken out for the first time on the matter, with the parliamentarian saying that now was the time for the party to ‘reflect on the future’.
“Following the resignation of Keir Starmer as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, a leadership contest will now take place in accordance with the party's rules and procedures,” said the MP. “I would like to thank Keir Starmer for his service.
“The coming weeks will provide an opportunity for the Labour Party to reflect on the future direction of the party and the country.
“As the leadership election process begins, I will continue to focus on representing constituents in Lancaster and Wyre and carrying out my parliamentary responsibilities.
“I look forward to hearing from colleagues who may wish to put their names forward.”