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Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle has stepped down from his function as a shadow atmosphere minister, blaming a “marketing campaign by the right-wing media”.
The Kemptown and Peacehaven MP mentioned this had “unleashed a torrent of on-line hate” and each day abusive calls to his workers.
He mentioned he would wish “a couple of weeks” to get better from stress and assist his workforce.
He added that he meant to remain on as an MP.
He mentioned he had knowledgeable Labour chief Sir Keir Starmer of his determination to stop his submit after talking to him on the telephone on Thursday.
In a press release on Twitter, he mentioned he mentioned he had made the choice “with remorse”, including media assaults had made it “untenable” for him to remain on.
“It’s my job to get political flak, however it isn’t the job of caseworkers, researchers and assistants to be attacked,” he added.
“I stay extremely pleased with the work I’ve completed in Parliament up to now three years”.
A Labour spokesperson mentioned: “Lloyd spoke to Keir Starmer this afternoon and knowledgeable Keir of his determination to step again from entrance bench duties as shadow minister for the pure atmosphere.
“Keir thanked Lloyd for his onerous work on the frontbench and wished him effectively in his plans for the approaching months to give attention to housing and youth providers.”