Natalie Fleet has resigned from her position as safeguarding minister, citing the role as overwhelmingly triggering due to her past experiences of grooming and rape. She expressed that the responsibilities of the position were affecting her health and emphasized the need for a competent minister to support victims effectively.
Watch for Andy Burnham's next ministerial appointments, as Fleet's resignation highlights the urgent need for a minister who can handle the emotional weight of safeguarding. Her commitment to supporting survivors suggests she may continue to influence policy from the backbenches.