Bridget Phillipson6 days agoHow does the Equalities Minister define 'working class'?Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Bridge Phillipson said there had been a "squeamishness in talking about class" and it was a "big area that's been missing" in policy formation.6 days ago7 days agoPhillipson sets up 'class unit' as social mobility advisers ditchedThe equalities minister says the move will bring government efforts to tackle disadvantage "in-house".7 days ago5 Aug 2026MPs facing 'overwhelming' levels of abuseLabour's Lizzi Collinge says anger is being "whipped up and personalised" by political debate.5 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Burnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chairShe will work closely with Lucy Powell, having lost out to her in the deputy leadership contest. 28 Jul 202628 Jun 2026Cleverly says he would not have used Badenoch's Gestapo jibeThe Conservative leader has been criticised by Labour for making a Nazi comparison in relation to the education secretary.28 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Education secretary says she'll turn Tory leader's insult into a T-shirtConservative leader Kemi Badenoch's called Bridget Phillipson a 'spiteful class warrior' at PMQs.25 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Government to apologise to victims of forced adoptions in EnglandAn apology will be issued on behalf of the state over the historic practice, the education secretary says.17 Jun 202625 May 2026Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costsBridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.25 May 202611 May 2026North East 'voted in sorrow rather than anger'A number of Labour MP's in north-east England call for the prime minister to step down.11 May 2026...
