The country's "broken politics" is beyond just a change in leadership and needs urgent fixing, says St Albans MP.
MP Daisy Cooper made the comments following Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to resign as Prime Minister this morning.
She believes the country is "sick of an endless merry-go-round of Prime Ministers while nothing changes".
MP Cooper began: "We all hoped that after having five Conservative Prime Ministers in just six years we would see more stability under Labour, but here we are once again.
"This time must be different - it has to be about fixing our broken politics, not just changing who's in Number 10.
"Whoever becomes Prime Minister must show the ambition our country deserves - that means a bold new deal with Europe to tackle the cost of living, fixing our broken social care system once, and giving power back to people through voting reform and stronger local communities.”
Victoria Collins, MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, echoed these concerns saying that constituents "are fed up with the revolving door of Prime Ministers", while big challenges facing our country are left unresolved.
She commented: “This can't just be about a new face in Number 10. We need real change, tackling the cost of living, helping local businesses grow, fixing social care, and giving communities a stronger voice over the decisions that affect them like planning.
“Whoever becomes Prime Minister must show the drive and ambition our country deserves.”
Sir Keir confirmed his decision to step down today (June 22), following growing pressure from within the Labour Party.
In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, he described his resignation as an acceptance of his party’s judgment.
He said: "My party is asking whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election.
"I accept their decision in good grace; that is why I will resign."
He also reflected on his time in office, saying it was "the proudest moment of my life," and described how he helped turn around a "politically and morally bankrupt" Labour Party.
Sir Keir said he was proud of ending austerity, reducing small boat crossings, supporting Ukraine, and making progress on child safety online.
His leadership came under increasing criticism after several policy U-turns.
These included changes to winter fuel support for pensioners and the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to Washington.
Sir Keir led Labour to a 174-seat majority just two years ago.
However, Reform UK has now led in more than 300 consecutive national polls.
Many Labour MPs believe that unless there is a change in leadership, Nigel Farage could win the next general election.
Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, has said he will stand to become the next party leader.
However, supporters of Sir Keir and Andy Burnham have said they are not convinced he has enough support.
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