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Guardian UK·5/12/2026·🇬🇧United Kingdom·Politics

Jess Phillips and Miatta Fahnbulleh Resign, Calling for Keir Starmer to Quit as UK Prime Minister

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after key ministers Jess Phillips and Miatta Fahnbulleh resigned, urging him to step down amid dire election results and loss of public trust.

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