The Latest Breaking News from Bridget Phillipson

How Catherine West became a stalking horse – then reined herself in

Labour MP hoped to bounce others into a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer but then changed course

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Starmer faces fight to survive as Streeting and Rayner eye leadership bids

Chances of Starmer remaining in No 10 appear to be diminishing as about 40 Labour MPs call on him to quit

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Phillipson: challenge to Starmer would be wrong despite election ‘kicking’

Education secretary says voters feel let down but do not want Labour to ‘spend more time talking amongst ourselves’

The Guardian - UK · May 10

Social media restrictions for children ‘need to stand test of time’ – Phillipson

The Education Secretary said it is ‘not a question of whether we take further action to protect young people, it’s the shape of that action.’

Evening Standard · Apr 28

UK introduces new school rules, bans mobile phones in England classrooms

The UK government is making mobile phone restrictions in schools a legal requirement, moving from guidance to enforceable law. This aims to create calm, focused learning environments by ensuring schools actively restrict phone use, with headteachers gaining stronger legal backing for enforcement. The policy addresses concerns about distraction, cyberbullying, and…

The Times of India · Apr 21

Universities set to be fined up to £500,000 for failing to protect free speech

The Office for Students (OfS) will oversee scheme, which will launch in time for the upcoming academic year

The Independent UK · Apr 19

London university launches legal action after government clawback on loans

Around 22,000 students studying weekend-only courses are being asked to repay their loans as soon as possible

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Campaigners quietly confident single-sex spaces guidance not watered down

The Supreme Court ruling on April 16 last year confirmed the terms woman and sex in the 2010 Equality Act.

Evening Standard · Apr 15

EHRC updates guidance on how to apply supreme court ruling on gender

Changes follow concern that original code created a legal minefield for organisations implementing it

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14

Fried foods and sugary treats cut from school meals in sweeping reforms

The new rules aim to curb obesity and tooth decay, with fruit-based desserts and wholesome mains replacing ‘grab and go’ options

Evening Standard · Apr 13