Jess Phillips Urges Starmer to Quit Before Next Election, Warning of Government Collapse Risk
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 18
Jess Phillips Urges Starmer to Quit Before Next Election, Warning of Government Collapse Risk
2 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 18
Summary
Jess Phillips said Keir Starmer should himself recognize the danger of going into the next general election as a “very unpopular prime minister” and reach a “dignified” conclusion.
Phillips, who recently resigned as safeguarding minister, framed the issue as a risk to the country rather than only to Labour, saying she wanted Starmer to acknowledge his own unpopularity.
Angela Smith pushed back, saying Starmer is not getting the recognition he deserves as Labour leader and remains motivated by improving people’s lives.
Phillips said the alternative to a managed exit could be “chaos ensuing” — with the government collapsing and ministers walking out.