Stephen Morgan MP has been joined by Portsmouth’s past Labour MPs in supporting Keir Starmer.
Party grandees, Lord Frank Judd and Syd Rapson along with Sarah McCarthy-Fry have now all publicly declared support for the Holborn and St Pancras MP who is currently one of the frontrunners.
Stephen Morgan MP said:
“In opposition, I wake up and decide what I am going to say about the issues rotting away at our society. I want to wake up and decide what I am going to do. When the Labour Party is united, radical and relevant it wins.
That is why I am supporting Keir Starmer. He is the candidate capable keeping the policy programme radical, bringing the party together and importantly, forging a path back to power.”
Former Portsmouth MP and city freeman, Syd Rapson said:
“I’m backing Keir Starmer because I believe he’s got what it takes to win. The ability to win back voters Labour lost in the last general election in places like Portsmouth North and reinvigorate those that have lost faith in the party’s ability to be formidable.”
Former Portsmouth MP, Lord Frank Judd said:
“Of what is an interesting and impressive short list, I shall be backing Keir. His record speaks for itself. He will bring rational and calm statesmanship to the forefront. His commitment to justice, human rights and to fighting social injustice is outstanding.
The UK badly needs him. He has respect across the political spectrum.”
Former Portsmouth MP, Sarah McCarthy-Fry said:
“The most vulnerable members of our communities have been let down by the Tories. Homelessness is at a record high, youth services have been heavily cut and millions are living in poverty.
We need a Leader who can win the trust of the voters and beat the Tories. We need a Labour Prime Minister in No 10. I believe Keir is best placed to make that happen “
Stephen Morgan MP hosted the Labour leader hopeful in his constituency twice since being elected representative for Portsmouth South.
Mr Starmer made the trip to Portsmouth once to understand the impact of Brexit on the city and separately to pledge his support for Mr Morgan prior to the 2019 General Election.
