Wes Streeting Backs Sam Tarry Rival Jas Athwal in Labour Re-Choice Civil Warfare
Sam Tarry’s battle to retain his Ilford South seat within the Labour re-selection civil warfare is exposing the gulf between the left and proper of the occasion, proper as much as the Shadow Cupboard. Whereas Angie retains schtum over her boyfriend’s battle, her frontbench colleague Wes Streeting has declared who he’s backing: his private buddy, and Tarry’s direct rival, Jas Athwal. Awkward.
Streeting is now listed as the primary endorser on Athwal’s marketing campaign web page, writing:
“I’m proud to have served as Jas’ Deputy Chief and prouder nonetheless to name him a buddy. No one is extra certified to signify Ilford South in Parliament.”
He’s additionally just lately modified his Fb cowl picture to a snap that includes the pair alongside Sadiq Khan, which isn’t any coincidence.
As LabourList level out, Tarry’s already had the likes of Barry Gardiner and Kate Osborne out on the path for him. Sir Keir himself is retaining quiet, though given he sacked Tarry as Shadow Transport Minister within the first place, it doesn’t take a genius to work out his possible choice. Guido additionally notices Sir Keir seems in a photograph alongside Athwal on the latter’s web site…
