The Latest Breaking News from Bridget Phillipson

Trans Labour councillor quits party and accuses Starmer of ‘throwing transgender people under a bus’

Dylan Tippetts said Labour no longer ‘supports his fundamental rights’

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

More than two in five universities in England face deficits this year – watchdog

Higher education institutions have announced redundancies and course closures over the past year as a result of growing financial pressures.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Challenges present ‘grave risk’ to financial viability of universities, MPs say

The ‘breadth and diversity of opportunities’ available at UK institutions could be restricted, the education select committee has warned.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Labour’s pledge to hire 6,500 extra teachers in England will be a ‘challenge’, report says

Secondary school pupil numbers also likely to outpace government’s recruitment goals, watchdog warns

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025

Government will not be hurried on school guidance after gender ruling – minister

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said it was important for the Government ‘to take stock’ after the Supreme Court ruling and Cass report.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025

Ruth Perry’s sister joins calls to pause proposed Ofsted overhaul

Julia Waters accuses ministers of ignoring coroner’s findings on headteacher’s death after school-rating downgrade

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025

Credit where it’s due to Labour on academy schools

Letters: Bob Hudson highlights the education secretary’s proposals to curb academy freedoms. Plus a letter from Wendy Musson

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2025

Legal campaign group to launch bid against Supreme Court’s judgment

THE Good Law Project has announced it intends to challenge the Supreme Court's judgment that sex is biological in UK law

The National (Scotland) · Apr 25, 2025

PMQs: Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of having 'no balls' after trans women U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer and Tory leader Mrs Badenoch clashed over gender issues at Prime Minister’s Questions

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

Kemi Badenoch claims PM ‘doesn’t have the balls’ to express own views

Sir Keir Starmer and Tory leader Mrs Badenoch clashed over gender issues at Prime Minister’s Questions.

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025