Derbyshire MP Natalie Fleet makes “difficult decision” to step down from “triggering” ministerial role
Natalie Fleet MP has made the “difficult decision” to step down from her “triggering” ministerial role.
Natalie Fleet, the Labour MP from Bolsover, has announced that she is resigning as Minister for Safeguarding – after finding the role “overwhelmingly triggering.”
Natalie said: “It was the honour of a lifetime to serve as Minister for Safeguarding. However, I quickly realised the role was overwhelmingly triggering for me, so I made the difficult decision to step down.
“Victims deserve someone at their very best, and I wish my successor every success. Being the MP for Bolsover is the best job in the world, and it has always been my number one priority.
“Stepping back from this ministerial role means I'll now have even more time and energy to serve our communities and stand up for Bolsover in Parliament.”
Natalie has spoken publicly about becoming pregnant when she was 15, after being groomed and raped by an older man. She was appointed to the Minster for Safeguarding role back in May after Jess Phillips resigned, and has served as the MP for Bolsover since 2024.