Labour MP Jess Phillips resigns as a government minister, becoming the second minister to step down. Her move adds to ongoing pressure on Labour leader Keir Starmer to quit, as more Labour MPs publicly call for him to stand aside. BBC News reports that Phillips says there is “nothing bold” about Starmer’s approach, following his vow to “fight on.” The BBC framing contrasts with Starmer’s stated intention to continue leading, highlighting the tension between party figures who want change and those who support him staying in post. Other outlets report the resignation as part of a wider pattern of senior departures within the government. According to the Evening Standard, the number of Labour MPs urging Starmer to go reaches 81. Across the reports, Phillips’ resignation is presented as a new development in the internal party dispute, occurring alongside rising calls for Starmer’s departure and Starmer’s decision to carry on despite the criticism.