Jess Phillips
Coverage of Jess Phillips in the Nexus archive.
- Keir Starmer resigns as British prime minister after devastating Labour revolt and local election losses
Keir Starmer resigned as British prime minister following a Labour Party revolt and significant local election losses. The resignation followed internal pressure, ministerial resignations, and criticism over handling of the Iran conflict and Reform UK's electoral gains.
- 5 ways Keir Starmer is trying to show he’s worth sticking with
Keir Starmer is attempting to retain support within the Labour Party amid leadership challenges, focusing on international diplomacy and domestic policy moves like regulating Big Tech. The outcome of the Makerfield by-election could influence potential leadership contests.
- Keir Starmer tells Big Tech to stop kids sending intimate images, or else
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer demanded that tech firms block children from sending or receiving intimate images, warning of legislation if they fail to act within three months. NSPCC chief Chris Sherwood supported the move, while Labour MP Jess Phillips resigned, criticizing delays in implementing child safety measures.
- The average age of child-on-child rapists is just 14, former minister Jess Phillips warns - following outrage over teen sex attackers walking free
Former minister Jess Phillips warned that the average age of child-on-child rapists is 14. This follows public outrage over teen sex attackers not facing legal consequences.
- Rape victims are currently told to 'suck it up' says Jess Phillips as she demands change in sentencing rules in child-on-child cases
Jess Phillips criticizes the current treatment of rape victims, stating they are told to 'suck it up,' and advocates for changes in sentencing rules for child-on-child cases.
- Victims of sexual offences denied justice for sake of child perpetrators, says Jess Phillips
Jess Phillips, a former safeguarding minister, criticizes the justice system for prioritizing rehabilitation of child perpetrators over victims of sexual offences. She calls for a review of sentencing guidelines, citing recent cases where teenage boys received lenient sentences for rape and sexual assault.
- Ex-minister Jess Phillips reveals she threatened to quit 'a number of times' over Mandelson scandal before finally resigning with blast at Starmer
Former minister Jess Phillips announced she threatened to resign multiple times over the Mandelson scandal before finally stepping down with a public criticism of Labour leader Keir Starmer.
- Keir Starmer must go even if Andy Burnham loses Makerfield by-election, warns Wes Streeting ally Jess Phillips
Jess Phillips, an ally of Wes Streeting, warns that Keir Starmer must resign even if Andy Burnham loses the Makerfield by-election. The statement highlights internal Labour Party pressure on Starmer amid electoral challenges.
- King Charles III will lay out UK government agenda as Starmer’s job hangs in the balance
King Charles III will deliver the UK government's legislative program, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hangs in the balance due to his party's recent losses and criticism of his leadership. The King's Speech is expected to include proposals on the cost of living crisis and other key issues. Starmer's ability to implement these proposals is uncertain.
- Online safety campaigners reveal Starmer frustrations after Phillips exit
Keir Starmer is accused of lacking leadership on blocking child abuse images on children's phones, prompting frustration among internet safety campaigners. Jess Phillips resigned from the government due to stalled progress. The issue involves forcing tech firms to block transmission of nude photos on children's phones.