Starmer kept us out of chaotic wars, but I called for his resignation and now I'm backing Andy Burnham

Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has called the resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ‘sad’.

The Prime Minister this morning announced that he was resigning from office following mounting public pressure, growing dissatisfaction amongst the Parliamentary Labour Party, and overtures from new Makerfield MP Andy Burnham.

In response to the news, Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers said: “Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as Prime Minister was sad to see.

“He has lifted half a million children out of poverty, strengthened the rights of workers & renters, given power and money to disadvantaged communities like mine, and begun the important work of renationalising our railways.

“His leadership has kept us from being drawn into chaotic, unnecessary wars and for that, our country will always be grateful.

“However, communities like mine, who have been decimated by years of austerity and privatisation still feel unheard. This is why I called for his resignation. For too long, the voice of the North has been drowned out by a Westminster too focussed on London, and I know that other communities across the country feel the same.

“Andy Burnham ran a campaign in Makerfield based on hope, fairness, justice, and a redistribution of power, securing an overwhelming victory. His success proves that these are the values people want to see and, as the Labour Party, we must now work to the same goal.”