Vicky Foxcroft, gone but not remembered
A political tsunami engulfed Westminster yesterday when high profile Labour MP for Lewisham North Vicky Foxcroft resigned her influential post as government whip. Politicians from all sides were unanimous in comparing this seismic act as being on a par with Eden’s resignation in 1957.
Media commentators were taken by surprise by the unexpected resignation and were quick to interpret what this devastating act meant for Sir Keir Starmer and his tottering administration. Many were predicting that this single act could spell the end of Labour and usher in a general election.
Quietly yet diligently going about her demanding job, she has attracted admirers from across the political spectrum.
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Treebeard wrote, over there:
So, in effect, she will keep her £91,000+ salary plus expenses and extra costs but she's ditching her £18,000 extra salary i.e her 'conviction' rating is about 20%. That is like falling on your own rubber sword.
James - Treebeard is right, it's rubber sword time. She may be anticipating the ousting of Starmer too, making sure she doesn't go down with him.
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