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Baroness Gustafsson Resigns, Strains Starmer's Leadership Further

9/5/2025

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Baroness Poppy Gustafsson will formally resign as investment minister today after less than a year.
She cites family commitments for her departure, despite earlier enthusiasm for the role.
Her exit poses a setback for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, following Deputy PM Angela Rayner's recent resignation.
Critics, including Andrew Griffith, link her resignation to dissatisfaction with Labour's economic policies.
The Department for Business and Trade has not commented on her resignation.

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Baroness Poppy Gustafsson will formally resign as investment minister today after less than a year.
She cites family commitments for her departure, despite earlier enthusiasm for the role.
Her exit poses a setback for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, following Deputy PM Angela Rayner's recent resignation.
Critics, including Andrew Griffith, link her resignation to dissatisfaction with Labour's economic policies.
The Department for Business and Trade has not commented on her resignation.