Man charged with sending malicious communications to Labour MP Jess Phillips

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man has been charged with sending malicious communications to home office minister Jess Phillips just days after criticism from Elon Musk. The revelation comes just hours after Sir Keir Starmer came out fighting on behalf of Ms Phillips, saying the “poison of the far right” had led to “serious threats” to the safeguarding minister. Not on lies.” open image in gallery Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a visit to the Elective Orthopaedic Centre in Epsom, Surrey He also criticised the Tories for appearing to support Musk, and expressed concern at the party’s failure to condemn attacks on Ms Phillips. “If you’re not prepared to stand up and defend Jess Philips, you need to ask yourself why you’re in politics in the first place.” A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “A Devon man has been charged following three reports of malicious communications.