The Latest Breaking News from Bridget Phillipson

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

Budget must be ‘line in the sand’ after first year’s mistakes, says Powell

Labour deputy leadership hopeful Lucy Powell said it should give ‘a clear articulation of the core purpose of the Labour Government’.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

Third of parents relying on social media to find parenting tips – survey

The Department for Education is launching new guidance to help parents find evidence-backed advice.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

Jonathan Powell had no role in dropping of China spy case, senior minister says

Bridget Phillipson says national security adviser was not involved in discussions before CPS abandoned its prosecution

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025

Lucy Powell calls on Labour not to ‘write off’ May local elections

Deputy leadership favourite says budget can revive party’s appeal, while Bridget Phillipson pitches to channel grassroots views to cabinet

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025

Israel rejects Phillipson’s claim UK played ‘key role’ securing Gaza ceasefire

Benjamin Netanyahu’s deputy foreign minister Sharren Haskel said she would ‘have to contradict’ the assertion.

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2025

Row breaks out over UK’s role in Gaza peace plan as cabinet minister labelled ‘delusional’

A row broke out after a cabinet minister claimed the UK played a ‘key role behind the scenes’ in securing a ceasefire

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025

Universities can act against intimidation, says minister ahead of Bob Vylan gig

The outspoken punk duo are due to perform at a venue on the University of Manchester campus next month.

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2025

‘We'll do the right thing’: Cabinet minister signals two-child benefit cap will be scrapped

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says she’ll be ‘arguing’ the case for the change

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2025

Phillipson signals Government will ‘do the right thing’ and lift benefit cap

The Education Secretary said she will be ‘arguing’ the case for the change in Cabinet.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025