Jess Phillips

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Labour Drama: Jess Phillips Wins Electoral Battle by a Whisker

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Labour MP Jess Phillips narrowly secures her seat amidst chaos and protests, facing intense scrutiny and challenges along the way.

Labour MP Jess Phillips faced an intense electoral battle, winning her seat in Birmingham Yardley by just 693 votes against Workers Party candidate Jody McIntyre. The victory was marred by chaos and protests, with Phillips barely holding onto her position amidst fierce competition. Despite the challenges, Corbyn managed to retain his Islington North seat in a tight re-election battle, adding to the drama of the Labour party's electoral performance.

The nail-biting electoral count for Phillips saw her seat hanging in the balance, as she faced off against George Galloway's Workers Party of Britain candidate. Pro-Palestine protesters interrupted her acceptance speech, reflecting the tense environment surrounding the election. Despite the victory, Phillips expressed concerns over the increasing 'nastiness' in the election process, highlighting the need for a more respectful political climate.

In a rare moment during the election, Phillips was heckled by anti-Israel activists following her narrow victory, further adding to the drama of the electoral night. The Labour MP's resilience in the face of intense scrutiny and challenges showcased her determination and commitment to her constituency. The election cycle was described as particularly challenging by Phillips, reinforcing the tough environment she navigated to secure her seat.

In the midst of electoral drama, Phillips and fellow re-elected MP Shabana Mahmood shared accounts of election intimidation and harassment. Their sobering speeches shed light on the difficulties faced by female MPs during the campaign, underscoring the importance of addressing intimidation in politics. Despite the hurdles, Phillips emerged victorious, albeit with a narrow margin, solidifying her position as a dedicated representative for Birmingham Yardley.

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Labour's Jess Phillips wins seat by less than 700 votes against ... (LBC)

Ms Phillips won with 11,275 votes, just 693 more than the Workers Party candidate Jody McIntyre, who won 10,582 votes. It is one of a number of seats where ...

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Labour latest: Corbyn expected to keep seat after re-election battle (Telegraph.co.uk)

Jeremy Corbyn, the former Labour leader, may narrowly have held onto his Islington North seat, according to reports. The votes in the constituency - which has ...

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Jess Phillips election count plunged into chaos after she's forced to ... (Daily Express)

The Labour politician has held her seat but only just after a close-run contest against George Galloway's pro-Palestine Workers Party of Britain candidate.

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Jess Phillips interrupted by pro-Palestine protesters as Labour MP is ... (GB News)

Labour won the General Election with over 400 seats, wiping out the Conservatives after 14 years.

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Labour MP Jess Phillips slams General Election 'nastiness' after ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Jess Phillips was met with boos and jeers as it was announced she had narrowly won her seat in Birmingham Yardley ovenright. The Labour MP slammed the ...

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Jess Phillips heckled during election result as she says 'you can't ... (Birmingham Live)

The newly-returned Yardley MP said murdered Jo Cox's family wanted to join her on the campaign trail but it was 'not safe enough'

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Jess Phillips jeered during acceptance speech (One News Page)

Jess Phillips has retained the seat of Birmingham Yardley, fending off a strong challenge from Jody McIntyre, the candidate for George Galloway's Workers ...

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Jess Phillips and Shabana Mahmood speak of election intimidation (BBC News)

Two re-elected female MPs have relayed in sober victory speeches the intimidation and harassment they faced during the general election campaign. Jess Phillips ...

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'Worst election I've stood in': Labour's Jess Phillips met with boos as ... (The Independent)

Jess Phillips was met with jeers and boos as it was announced she had won her seat in Birmingham Yardley by a narrow margin.

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Jess Phillips heckled by anti-Israel activists after narrow victory and ... (Jewish Chronicle)

The Birmingham Yardley MP asked officials to 'throw out' disruptive campaigners from the count.

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General election: Labour's Jess Phillips heckled during acceptance ... (Sky News)

The Labour MP described this election cycle as the "worst" she had ever stood in after being booed as the election results were delivered.

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'It was pretty horrendous': Jess Phillips booed by pro-Palestinian ... (ITV News)

Watch the latest from ITV News - Labour's Jess Phillips narrowly managed to hold onto her Birmingham Yardley seat, scraping 11275 votes, but was booed ...

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Jess Phillips interrupted by pro-Palestine protesters as Labour MP is ... (NBC Right Now)

Labour MP Jess Phillips demanded for protesters to be "thrown out" during her victory speech in Birmingham, as her win was stormed by pro-Palestine chants.

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Moment furious Labour MP Jess Phillips takes on pro-Palestinian mob (Daily Mail)

The Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley suffered jeers by pro-Palestinian supporters after she beat an independent by just 693.

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Jess Phillips heckled during election result as she says 'you can't ... (Yahoo Cars UK)

The newly-returned Yardley MP said murdered Jo Cox's family wanted to join her on the campaign trail but it was 'not safe enough'

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Labour's Jess Phillips fights back tears after she is booed for ... (Yahoo News UK)

Labour's Jess Phillips fought back tears as she was quizzed about the booing she received during her election seat victory speech. Ms Phillips, who won the ...

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Labour's Jess Phillips fights back tears after being booed for winning ... (The Independent)

Labour's Jess Phillips fought back tears as she was quizzed about the booing she received during her election seat victory speech. Ms Phillips, who won the ...

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Labour's Jess Phillips reflects on abuse in 'absolutely horrible ... (Sky News)

Jess Phillips secured re-election in her Birmingham Yardley seat, but faced heckles and boos as she gave her acceptance speech. The incident marked the end ...

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Labour's Jess Phillips reflects on abuse in 'absolutely horrible ... (Original 106)

Jess Phillips has admitted she found the general election campaign absolutely horrible after enduring abuse - which culminated in being booed as she gave ...

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