Sarah Taylor warned that other Labour politicians could follow her by stepping down, in protest at the performance of the government.

Ms Taylor said: “There’s no vision for the Labour party that’s being really explained by the government and prime minister."

Sarah Taylor, Norfolk's police and crime commissioner (Image: Labour Party)

Her departure from the party comes at the end of a dramatic week for the government, after Downing Street sources briefed the media that health secretary Wes Streeting was preparing a coup against Sir Keir, which would ultimately play out after this month's budget.

Mr Streeting has denied this and Downing Street has attempted to play down the initial briefings.

However, the atmosphere in the government remains febrile, with many Labour figures angry at the performance of the prime minister and direction of his government.

Ms Taylor, who is also a Breckland councillor, announced her decision to resign from the party late on Thursday.

Earlier in the day, ministers had confirmed plans to scrap the post of police and crime commissioners (PCC). The Home Office says the........

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