Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling responds to Labour leadership election result

Keir Starmer has been elected leader of the Labour Party. Responding, The Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP, Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party, said:

“I congratulate Keir Starmer on becoming the new leader of the Labour Party.

"The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced in decades, so I call on Keir Starmer to put aside the divisiveness and infighting that has plagued the top of the Labour Party for the last five years, and work with the Government to support the national effort.

"At this moment of national emergency, it is important that we all work together to fight this virus by staying at home, to protect our NHS and save lives.”