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Third UK minister resigns as pressure mounts on PM Starmer

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Posted on May 12, 2026

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· Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Third UK minister resigns as pressure mounts on PM Starmer

Resignation of Junior Minister Adds to Political Pressure

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Details of the Resignation

LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - A junior minister in Britain's justice department resigned on Tuesday in protest at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, adding to pressure on Starmer.

Statement from Alex Davies-Jones

"We have needed to do more and therefore it is with a very, heavy heart that I feel I have no choice but to resign," Alex Davies-Jones said in a letter adressed to Starmer posted on X.

Media Coverage and Reporting

(Reporting by William James, writing by Sam Tabahriti)

Key Takeaways

  • Alex Davies‑Jones is the third minister to resign over leadership concerns within 48 hours
  • Earlier resignations included Miatta Fahnbulleh urging an orderly transition timetable (internazionale.it)
  • Starmer remains defiant, refusing to resign and insisting on governing despite mounting resignations and calls from backbenchers (apnews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who resigned from the UK government recently?
Alex Davies-Jones, a junior minister in Britain's justice department, resigned.
Why did Alex Davies-Jones resign?
She resigned in protest at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.
How many UK ministers have resigned recently?
Three ministers have now resigned, adding pressure on PM Keir Starmer.
What did Alex Davies-Jones state in her resignation letter?
She said it was with a very heavy heart she felt she had no choice but to resign.
Where was Alex Davies-Jones's resignation letter posted?
Her resignation letter was posted on social media platform X.

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