Starmer’s opponents are paving way for Labour’s destruction, Lammy warns
David Lammy has warned that infighting among Labour members could lead to the party's destruction. He criticized Wes Streeting's call to reverse Brexit, labeling it as a trivial debate that could empower Nigel Farage. Lammy emphasized the need for unity and focus on delivering election pledges to avoid political turmoil.
- ▪David Lammy accused Labour supporters of Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham of threatening the party's stability.
- ▪He described the internal conflict as an 'extraordinary own goal' for Labour.
- ▪Lammy dismissed Streeting's Brexit reversal proposal as a 'sixth form debate' and stressed the importance of delivering on election promises.
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