UK Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has resigned from PM Starmer's Government

Jess Phillips' resignation from PM Starmer's government introduces instability ahead of critical policy discussions, potentially impacting investor sentiment in UK equities and gilts.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 12 May 2026, 12:14 UTCOn the live feed at 11:54 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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This could signal a shift in the government’s approach to safeguarding and broader social policies, prompting market participants to reassess risk premiums and macroeconomic expectations in the UK. Watch for volatility in the FTSE 100 and broader EU markets as traders digest the implications.

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