Politics · 12 May 2026

Fahnbulleh becomes first minister to quit Starmer government

Miatta Fahnbulleh resigned as Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities on Tuesday morning, becoming the first member of the British government to quit during the Labour leadership crisis. Fahnbulleh wrote in a letter to Keir Starmer that the public does not believe the prime minister can lead the change Labour promised in 2024. The resignation came just minutes before Starmer's weekly cabinet meeting at Downing Street.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 May 2026 at 11:29

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