The Latest Breaking News from Bridget Phillipson

A victory lap for Starmer, now officially a member of the glitterati

Standing ovations all round as Labour conference wraps up and many luxuriate in the feeling of a party poised to take power

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

‘Chippy’ Phillipson hits back at critics of Labour’s private school tax plans

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson plans to strip private schools of tax exemptions.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

What is ‘real world’ maths? Labour pushes for primary school implementation

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson announces plan to address ‘chronic cultural problem’

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023

Labour will tackle ‘chronic’ problem with maths through primary school reforms

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson is set to announce proposals to ensure maths is ‘better taught’ to younger children.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Rishi Sunak attacks Labour plan for VAT on private school fees

PM accuses Keir Starmer of stoking a ‘class war’ and Tories seek to portray Labour as flip-flopping on policy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Labour wants to stoke punishing class war with tax on private school fees – PM

Sir Keir Starmer’s party plans to apply 20% VAT on independent school fees if it wins the next election.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Phillipson denies U-turn over Labour’s private school charitable status stance

The shadow education secretary had previously appeared to advocate for stripping private schools of tax breaks afforded by charitable status.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

What are Rishi Sunak’s A-level reforms and what does it mean for students?

English and maths could become compulsory in post-16 education under the planned overhaul

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Rishi Sunak ‘planning radical A-level reform to establish British Baccalaureate’

The substantial A-level reform would see English and maths become compulsory until the age of 18, according to reports

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023

Rishi Sunak ‘planning A-level reform to establish British Baccalaureate’

Mr Sunak has previously said all pupils in England should study some form of maths up to the age of 18.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023