Jess Phillips Apologizes for Misleading Tweet During Birmingham Riots

The Labour minister admits her social media post, which addressed masked men confronting journalists, was poorly phrased and based on misinformation.

Phillips faced backlash for appearing to justify the actions of masked men during the riots.
The Home Office minister clarified that her comments were meant to highlight the spread of misinformation about far-right protests.
Critics, including Tory leadership contenders, called for her resignation over the incident.
Phillips acknowledged she should have chosen her words more carefully and expressed regret.
The incident has sparked a broader discussion on the role of social media in spreading misinformation.