'It seems Kent doesn't matter as much as the red wall', Labour MP Rosie Duffield takes dig at own party
Labour MP Rosie Duffield believes her party has not worked enough to win votes in her home county as much as they have focused on winning in the north. She is the only Labour MP in Kent and believes her left-wing colleagues have much work to do if...

Duffield said it seemed like Kent did not matter as much as Red Wall. She believes her party should expose themselves more in her county and be more present there.
Duffield questioned Sir Keir Starmer and said it would be good if he visited the area and learned about the region's issues. She believes she is the only Parliamentarian who talks about farmers' issues and how Brexit has affected things like tourism.
Duffield wants Kent to be heard. She defeated MP Jilian Brazier in 2017 to be elected to the Parliament. Julian Brazier had held Whitstable and Canterbury since 1987.
Tories have represented the constituency exclusively since it was created in 1918. The bosses of the Labour Party acknowledged and responded, saying they are focusing on the neglected parts of the country, which includes the South East.
FAQ
- Who did Rosie defeat to be elected to the Parliament?
She defeated MP Jilian Brazier in 2017 to be elected to the Parliament.
- How does Rosie believe things can improve?
She believes her party should expose themselves more in her county and be more out there.
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