The Latest Breaking News from Bridget Phillipson

Labour deputy leadership contest may only cause more trouble for Starmer

Victory for Lucy Powell or Bridget Phillipson, the rivals at the centre of the race, could be reckoning for the party

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025

Government working to ‘ensure’ Maccabi Tel Aviv fans can attend game – minister

Bridget Phillipson said blocking supporters from the Europa League game against Aston Villa was ‘very difficult to justify.’

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025

Nandy says it was wrong to exclude Maccabi Tel Aviv fans as safety option for Villa match given rising antisemitism – as it happened

Culture secretary responds to urgent question in Commons and says policing resources will not be an issue at match

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025

Ministers plan high-level visits to China despite espionage trial outcry

National security adviser, education secretary and science minister to visit before end of year as part of policy to reset relations

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025

Phillipson: Disengaged boys vulnerable to ‘dark forces whispering poison’ online

Speaking at a conference, the Education Secretary warned some children disengaged from school feel ‘not supported but betrayed’

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025

Phillipson sets new phonics test target for year 1 children

The Education Secretary will set out the core tenets of the Government’s forthcoming Schools White Paper in a speech to a conference.

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025

EHRC drops interim trans advice and urges ministers to act fast to approve its guidance

Equalities watchdog removes interim response to supreme court ruling on legal definition of a woman from its website

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025

Equalities watchdog urges Government to speed up on single-sex spaces guidance

Once ministerial approval is granted, the Government must lay the draft code before Parliament for 40 days before it can be brought into force.

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025

Supreme Court gender ruling risks leaving trans people in ‘intermediate zone’ and could breach ECHR, UK warned

A European human rights watchdog has warned Britain’s treatment of trans people could breach the ECHR

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Parenting advice on social media is often poor quality, says Phillipson

Education secretary warns against misleading claims online during launch of ‘Best Start in Life’ campaign

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025