Labour MP Natalie Fleet stepped down as safeguarding minister after saying the role was too triggering, echoing her own traumatic past as a sexual assault survivor. She called it the bravest decision of her life, prioritizing her mental health to heal before helping others. Despite a short tenure, she made key strides, including arranging a meeting between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and abuse survivors. Supported by fellow MP Shabana Mahmood and her family, Fleet is now returning to the back benches — sparking debate over whether she should have been offered a different role. Her resignation has reignited vital conversations about trauma, self-care, and the urgent need for better support systems for survivors.
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