UK Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips Resigns Over Starmer's Leadership
Jess Phillips' Resignation and Its Impact on Labour Party Leadership
Background of the Resignation
LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - Britain's safeguarding minister Jess Phillips resigned from government on Tuesday in protest at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, adding to pressure on Starmer after a poor performance in last week's local elections.
Labour Party's Response
Her exit comes as more than 80 lawmakers from the governing Labour Party have publicly called on Starmer to set a timetable for his departure.
Details from Jess Phillips' Resignation Letter
"The desire not to have an argument means we rarely make an argument, leaving opportunities for progress stalled and delayed," Phillips said in a scathing resignation letter to Starmer, which was first reported by Sky News.
"I want a Labour government to work ..., but I'm not seeing the change I think I, and the country expect, and so cannot continue to serve as a minister under the current leadership."
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Sarah Young; writing by Muvija M; Editing by William James)
