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David Lammy said he was “sad” that Wes Streeting left government and likened his resignation to ministerial departures under Sir Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and Margaret Thatcher.Asked whether he agreed with the former health secretary’s position on the EU, the Deputy Prime Minister told LBC: “Well, let me say, I was really sad that Wes Streeting, he decided to leave the government. This happens to prime ministers.“I remember when Michael Heseltine did it, James Purnell did it to Gordon Brown back in the day. Tony Blair had Robin Cook and others resign. Once you resign, you’re free to say what you want. In government, you’re subject to collective responsibility.”
