Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley has thanked Sir Keir Starmer for his “gigantic effort and sacrifices” following the Prime Minister’s resignation.
In a statement issued today, Mr Quigley said it was “saddening” that Sir Keir had decided to step down, adding that the country had been “desperate for change” when Labour won power in 2024.
The Island’s Labour MP said Sir Keir had overseen the return of the Isle of Wight’s first Labour MP and thanked him for the role he had played over the last 2 years.
Mr Quigley said:
“It is saddening that Keir Starmer has decided to resign, we know that the country was desperate for change in 2024 and he was the leader of the Labour party that returned its first ever MP on the Isle of Wight – I thank him for the gargantuan effort and sacrifices he has made along the way.
“His resignation was dignified and outlined the achievements we have made over the last two years, many of which have been lost in the media noise along the way. I know people are eager for change, but I fear treating running the country like running a football club will not end well.
“However, despite all this political drama, my focus remains on the Isle of Wight. There is a clear process set out for a new PM to takeover and whoever that is will get my full support, but I will not be signing any nominations papers. The PM may change, but my priorities for the Island do not and I will continue to fight to ensure that the Island gets the recognition it deserves.”
Mr Quigley said his priority would remain representing the Isle of Wight and ensuring the Island continues to receive the recognition it deserves.
Really? Starmer has done ****all for the Isle of Wight so far as I can see. Good ridence!
Well done for quiggers to recognise an idiot surprised he lasted as long
This is so true. Worst prime minister ever. Killed the economy and deeply involved in the rotherham case directly its not funny. Labour is so desperate they would allow this creep
Let’s hope Reeves goes next!
Their downfall happened when they STOPPED
the winter fuel allowance, yes many pensioners don’t
need it, but many do need it!
the downfall was when people found out he was one of the per.v.s. working with the rotherham creeps
For once, Hand, I agree!
Agree but Vile Andy Hates the South SO nor will he if he gets the job as he most certainly will the south must rise at the next election and make sure his stay at number 10 is short for the sake of all down south.
‘Gargantuan effort’?
Such as?
Accepting free clobber?
Now, he could really have made a ‘gargantuan effort’ by sacking Ed Milliband and saving us from having the highest energy prices. But no.
So each day we have to read of businesses, some of which have been providing people with livelihoods for generations, have had to close, shut up shop, go bankrupt.
What a legacy
The pair of them Veteran haters! Both of them voted against Legacy and Reconciliation Act staying intact!
Now never here Kier is toast won’t be long tIll the OLDE CHOCOLATE TEAPOT wrigerley Quigerly follows. The clock is ticking you can write what he has done for the island on the back of a stamp and still leave space for war and peace.
Quigley Squat will be sniffing around Burnham next.
The Island is much worse off under Starmer
When you’ve got to go, you”ve got to go.
Such a move should result in an immediate
General Election.
Who wants an UNELECTED PM taking the reigns!
This smells fishy to me, and I am no talking about the
Crabs and Lobsters at Ventnor.
Neither Sunak nor Truss were elected by the people but no one said anything then. Funny that.
So 2 years of hurt and division in this county finally come to an end as the most hated pm ever is finally forced to step down . Let’s all take time to celebrate today but remember all Andy Burnham will offer is more of the same. Remember Labour are for the shirkers and for taxing the workers.ps my electric and gas has gone up £300 and my council tax by 5% this year and last year.
bring on a general election all hale the Nigel
It’s because of Reform we are on this mess.
Losing Makerfield!
Really? Mr Quigley is as deluded as Starmer, if that’s what he believes. I wonder what his feelings toward Burnham will be if he becomes leader of the labour party?
I’m sure there will be a lot of reform supporters who will be thinking “yes.. we got Starmer out” … like we said we would in our local election campaigning…
But of course, the reality is that reform didn’t do it at all (unless by failing to get much support in Makerfield)… and it may just be a case of “be careful what you wish for”..
Starmer may be out, but now we’ll probably get Burnham as PM… & for reform’s future prospects.. that may be considerably worse…..
Think you’re on the wrong side of the left, Richard. You surprise (and disappoint) me.
It is, after all, the fans who enliven their team to greatness. Just like football.
The next leader will be one we CAN get behind. And no-one can say this one is ‘unelectable’.
Tributes poor in, taxes up, unemployment up, bankruptcy up, illegals landing in record numbers….
Goodbye Kier you were an imposter.
You can go back to your hobby chasing British veterans through the courts.
Where are you getting your information? I agree Starmer is diabolical but your comment isn’t correct
Why on earth would he pay tribute to that man
Quigerly is a yes man . A puppet that follows orders he will be sniffing round Burnham next get him gone asap.
No point one useless prick going and an even more useless one taking their place, we need the whole lot of them out or there is no point to the move
Is Richard on the planet as the rest of us? Division and hatred is all he’s caused… 2 Tier Kier…
So, Starmer is a hero to Quigley. The sacrifices he made. Starmer is a globalist who will be coining it in. He didn’t care about the people his policies screwed over; and he is still a hero to Quigley. Doesn’t that say it all.
We need someone in there that knows what a real job is, and what a workman is