After twelve long Conservative years, the public is crying out for change, and crying out for a Labour Government.

Unfunded tax cuts, increasing bankers’ bonuses, and further austerity were the headlines of Liz Truss’ economic package, designed, she argued, to take us into a new phase of economic growth.

Ironically, the only thing that grew from this economic package was Jeremy Hunt’s career trajectory; installed as Chancellor in a desperate attempt to avert economic collapse.

One ‘highlight’ of her package was a renewed commitment to energy security by lifting the ban on fracking. Throughout Bolton, Lancashire, and Britain, we had a debate on fracking and the answer was clear: a resounding no.

Despite this, Truss attempted to lift the ban regardless and ignore communities like mine in Bolton South East, a decision which Rishi Sunak has now overturned. For the record, I voted against lifting the ban and would again in a heartbeat.

With this omnishambles in mind, it is hardly a shock that Truss’ premiership lasted just 44 days. Her economic programme drove the economy to the brink and her political management made Britain an international laughingstock.

As such, her inevitable resignation prompted the hunt for a new Prime Minister and the Westminster news cycle once again went into overdrive covering the recent Conservative party psychodrama.

This latest leadership contest concluded with Sunak formally announced as the new Prime Minister. But installing Sunak as Prime Minister does little to avert the Conservative-made cost of living crisis and above all, he has no real mandate from the British people.

No one voted for Truss, nor did anyone vote for Sunak; the British people did not have an opportunity to have their say on our new Prime Minister. If this were another country, British politicians would be looking on in disbelief and likely deriding the carry on as some kind of banana republic.

This whole circus though is just that: a circus. Britain’s standing on the international stage falls by the day and our closest partners look on in disbelief.

The Labour Party stand ready; a government-in-waiting led by a decent, able and competent individual in Sir Keir Starmer, ready to serve and provide the stability and seriousness that Britain needs at this crucial juncture.

We need a General Election at the earliest moment to let the British people give our government legitimacy.