Bridget Phillipson MP
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
🌹 Proud Labour MP for Houghton & Sunderland South
📚 Secretary of State for Education
🟰 Minister for Women & Equalities
📚 Secretary of State for Education
🟰 Minister for Women & Equalities
Pinned
An honour to address @tuc.org.uk.
I've learned so much from my community, it shaped me. The values that underpin our movement motivate me every day.
It's time we unite, put them into practice and build a modern Britain that works for working people.
I've learned so much from my community, it shaped me. The values that underpin our movement motivate me every day.
It's time we unite, put them into practice and build a modern Britain that works for working people.
We promised a standards revolution in our colleges and that's what we'll deliver with targeted support where it's needed most and best practice spread across settings.
Labour is creating opportunity for our young people and driving growth for our country.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Labour is creating opportunity for our young people and driving growth for our country.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
New college support teams to raise standards and drive growth
Government introduces Regional Improvement Teams to help underperforming colleges to turn things around.
www.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We promised a standards revolution in our colleges and that's what we'll deliver with targeted support where it's needed most and best practice spread across settings.
Labour is creating opportunity for our young people and driving growth for our country.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Labour is creating opportunity for our young people and driving growth for our country.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Honoured to join the Houghton parade on Remembrance Sunday.
Today we remember all who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
We will remember them.
Today we remember all who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Honoured to join the Houghton parade on Remembrance Sunday.
Today we remember all who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
We will remember them.
Today we remember all who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
We will remember them.
Knocking on doors in Hetton today with the Labour team.
Great to hear the pride people have in our community and the determination to keep making a difference.
Great to hear the pride people have in our community and the determination to keep making a difference.
November 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Knocking on doors in Hetton today with the Labour team.
Great to hear the pride people have in our community and the determination to keep making a difference.
Great to hear the pride people have in our community and the determination to keep making a difference.
Proud of the wide support the Curriculum and Assessment Review has attracted from across the educational spectrum.
Labour wants to set up our children for tomorrow. The work of @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and colleagues is an essential step forward in securing standards and opportunity.
Labour wants to set up our children for tomorrow. The work of @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and colleagues is an essential step forward in securing standards and opportunity.
November 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Proud of the wide support the Curriculum and Assessment Review has attracted from across the educational spectrum.
Labour wants to set up our children for tomorrow. The work of @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and colleagues is an essential step forward in securing standards and opportunity.
Labour wants to set up our children for tomorrow. The work of @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and colleagues is an essential step forward in securing standards and opportunity.
What children learn at school should equip them for the modern world.
That's why Labour’s new curriculum will deliver strong foundations in reading, writing and maths — plus new skills like spotting fake news online and understanding money.
That's why Labour’s new curriculum will deliver strong foundations in reading, writing and maths — plus new skills like spotting fake news online and understanding money.
November 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
What children learn at school should equip them for the modern world.
That's why Labour’s new curriculum will deliver strong foundations in reading, writing and maths — plus new skills like spotting fake news online and understanding money.
That's why Labour’s new curriculum will deliver strong foundations in reading, writing and maths — plus new skills like spotting fake news online and understanding money.
For every child across our country, this Curriculum and Assessment Review provides an invitation not just to share in our national story, but to write the next great chapter.
November 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
For every child across our country, this Curriculum and Assessment Review provides an invitation not just to share in our national story, but to write the next great chapter.
I want to pass on my sincere thanks to Professor Becky Francis and her expert panel.
I knew from opposition that Prof Francis was the person I wanted to revitalise & renew our curriculum.
She has been unflinching in her drive for high standards for all.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
I knew from opposition that Prof Francis was the person I wanted to revitalise & renew our curriculum.
She has been unflinching in her drive for high standards for all.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Curriculum review: what does it say about your subject?
The newly published review of curriculum and assessment makes a series of recommendations across different subjects. Find out how your subject could change if the government takes forward its proposal...
www.tes.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I want to pass on my sincere thanks to Professor Becky Francis and her expert panel.
I knew from opposition that Prof Francis was the person I wanted to revitalise & renew our curriculum.
She has been unflinching in her drive for high standards for all.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
I knew from opposition that Prof Francis was the person I wanted to revitalise & renew our curriculum.
She has been unflinching in her drive for high standards for all.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
We’re updating what children learn at school so they’re ready for the modern world.
That means strong foundations, plus new skills like spotting fake news online and understanding money, and access to arts and sport.
Find out more. 👇
That means strong foundations, plus new skills like spotting fake news online and understanding money, and access to arts and sport.
Find out more. 👇
November 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
We’re updating what children learn at school so they’re ready for the modern world.
That means strong foundations, plus new skills like spotting fake news online and understanding money, and access to arts and sport.
Find out more. 👇
That means strong foundations, plus new skills like spotting fake news online and understanding money, and access to arts and sport.
Find out more. 👇
Our expert-led Curriculum and Assessment Review has concluded.
Its recommendations will support this Labour government to build a system where every child can achieve and thrive.
A renewed system, fit for the future.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Its recommendations will support this Labour government to build a system where every child can achieve and thrive.
A renewed system, fit for the future.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mortgages and AI to be added to the curriculum in English schools
Ministers are making the changes for children in England after a review of what is taught in schools.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Our expert-led Curriculum and Assessment Review has concluded.
Its recommendations will support this Labour government to build a system where every child can achieve and thrive.
A renewed system, fit for the future.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Its recommendations will support this Labour government to build a system where every child can achieve and thrive.
A renewed system, fit for the future.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
When young people are offered excuses rather than opportunities, they disengage. And we know what happens next.
Labour will renew Britain, and the path to renewal runs through our schools.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Labour will renew Britain, and the path to renewal runs through our schools.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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’
www.independent.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
When young people are offered excuses rather than opportunities, they disengage. And we know what happens next.
Labour will renew Britain, and the path to renewal runs through our schools.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Labour will renew Britain, and the path to renewal runs through our schools.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Over to Newton Aycliffe & Spennymoor CLP last night for their fundraising dinner with @alanstricklandmp.bsky.social
Proud to talk with members about the change Labour is bringing and the story we need to tell.
Proud to talk with members about the change Labour is bringing and the story we need to tell.
November 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Over to Newton Aycliffe & Spennymoor CLP last night for their fundraising dinner with @alanstricklandmp.bsky.social
Proud to talk with members about the change Labour is bringing and the story we need to tell.
Proud to talk with members about the change Labour is bringing and the story we need to tell.
The Tories’ legacy in education was ceilings made from dangerous concrete being held up by steel props. Fixing it will be Labour’s.
Children learning in safety, classrooms fit for purpose, every child shown that they matter.
My piece for @DailyMirror ✍️
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Children learning in safety, classrooms fit for purpose, every child shown that they matter.
My piece for @DailyMirror ✍️
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
'Every school will be free of dangerous concrete by end of this Parliament'
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says 'walls and ceilings made from dangerous concrete held up by steel props, shabby classrooms that tell children they simply don't matter'
www.mirror.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The Tories’ legacy in education was ceilings made from dangerous concrete being held up by steel props. Fixing it will be Labour’s.
Children learning in safety, classrooms fit for purpose, every child shown that they matter.
My piece for @DailyMirror ✍️
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Children learning in safety, classrooms fit for purpose, every child shown that they matter.
My piece for @DailyMirror ✍️
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
The Tories left our schools to RAAC and ruin.
The next generation will inherit RAAC-free schools from Labour, with rebuilds done in under a decade and all other schools cleared of RAAC by the end of this Parliament.
That's national renewal.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
The next generation will inherit RAAC-free schools from Labour, with rebuilds done in under a decade and all other schools cleared of RAAC by the end of this Parliament.
That's national renewal.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Bridget Phillipson calls time on dangerous RAAC concrete in schools
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said 'walls and ceilings made from dangerous concrete held up by steel props, shabby classrooms that tell children they simply don't matter'
www.mirror.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The Tories left our schools to RAAC and ruin.
The next generation will inherit RAAC-free schools from Labour, with rebuilds done in under a decade and all other schools cleared of RAAC by the end of this Parliament.
That's national renewal.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
The next generation will inherit RAAC-free schools from Labour, with rebuilds done in under a decade and all other schools cleared of RAAC by the end of this Parliament.
That's national renewal.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
The Tories want you to believe that to encourage young people to take up an apprenticeship, you have to kick universities.
You don’t.
You can invest more and boost further education without talking down young people’s aspirations to go to university. That’s Labour’s approach.
You don’t.
You can invest more and boost further education without talking down young people’s aspirations to go to university. That’s Labour’s approach.
October 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Tories want you to believe that to encourage young people to take up an apprenticeship, you have to kick universities.
You don’t.
You can invest more and boost further education without talking down young people’s aspirations to go to university. That’s Labour’s approach.
You don’t.
You can invest more and boost further education without talking down young people’s aspirations to go to university. That’s Labour’s approach.
Congratulations to Lucy Powell on her win, wishing her the very best as deputy leader.
Disappointed to have lost, but proud of the campaign we ran. Thanks to everyone who backed me along the way, it's been a privilege to meet so many of you and I'm so grateful for your support.
Disappointed to have lost, but proud of the campaign we ran. Thanks to everyone who backed me along the way, it's been a privilege to meet so many of you and I'm so grateful for your support.
October 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Congratulations to Lucy Powell on her win, wishing her the very best as deputy leader.
Disappointed to have lost, but proud of the campaign we ran. Thanks to everyone who backed me along the way, it's been a privilege to meet so many of you and I'm so grateful for your support.
Disappointed to have lost, but proud of the campaign we ran. Thanks to everyone who backed me along the way, it's been a privilege to meet so many of you and I'm so grateful for your support.
Best Start is more than the adverts you'll see on TV, it's physical hubs in all of our communities – thanks to Labour.
From Derbyshire to Darlington, Staffordshire to Swindon, Labour is building back the family services the Tories devastated.
www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
From Derbyshire to Darlington, Staffordshire to Swindon, Labour is building back the family services the Tories devastated.
www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Best Start is more than the adverts you'll see on TV, it's physical hubs in all of our communities – thanks to Labour.
From Derbyshire to Darlington, Staffordshire to Swindon, Labour is building back the family services the Tories devastated.
www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
From Derbyshire to Darlington, Staffordshire to Swindon, Labour is building back the family services the Tories devastated.
www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
Polls close at midday, so I've been reflecting on my highlights of the campaign.
Bringing back maintenance grants, securing the next wave of free breakfast clubs, funding new Best Start Family Hubs, a day out with Gordon Brown, addressing TUC and meeting so many great members.
Bringing back maintenance grants, securing the next wave of free breakfast clubs, funding new Best Start Family Hubs, a day out with Gordon Brown, addressing TUC and meeting so many great members.
October 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Polls close at midday, so I've been reflecting on my highlights of the campaign.
Bringing back maintenance grants, securing the next wave of free breakfast clubs, funding new Best Start Family Hubs, a day out with Gordon Brown, addressing TUC and meeting so many great members.
Bringing back maintenance grants, securing the next wave of free breakfast clubs, funding new Best Start Family Hubs, a day out with Gordon Brown, addressing TUC and meeting so many great members.
Our Best Start free breakfast clubs have already served 2.5 million meals.
Now, Labour is backing them to go further – partnering with British businesses to make every penny count, so clubs can offer even more nutritious food and better activities.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Now, Labour is backing them to go further – partnering with British businesses to make every penny count, so clubs can offer even more nutritious food and better activities.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
School breakfast clubs to get £200 supermarket gift vouchers and free delivery
The DfE has partnered with Sainsbury’s, Morrison, Weetabix and Magic Breakfast to support free breakfast clubs.
www.independent.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Our Best Start free breakfast clubs have already served 2.5 million meals.
Now, Labour is backing them to go further – partnering with British businesses to make every penny count, so clubs can offer even more nutritious food and better activities.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Now, Labour is backing them to go further – partnering with British businesses to make every penny count, so clubs can offer even more nutritious food and better activities.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Great to have the support of my friend and colleague Rachel Blake.
As your Deputy Leader, I will be side by side with you — putting your voice in the heart of government with a seat in Cabinet, and making you proud of our Labour government.
Ballots close 12 noon today.
As your Deputy Leader, I will be side by side with you — putting your voice in the heart of government with a seat in Cabinet, and making you proud of our Labour government.
Ballots close 12 noon today.
October 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Great to have the support of my friend and colleague Rachel Blake.
As your Deputy Leader, I will be side by side with you — putting your voice in the heart of government with a seat in Cabinet, and making you proud of our Labour government.
Ballots close 12 noon today.
As your Deputy Leader, I will be side by side with you — putting your voice in the heart of government with a seat in Cabinet, and making you proud of our Labour government.
Ballots close 12 noon today.
Expanding free school meal eligibility and beginning the national rollout of free breakfast clubs.
Pro-learning, anti-poverty, properly Labour policies.
Back me to do more, as Labour’s Deputy Leader.
Pro-learning, anti-poverty, properly Labour policies.
Back me to do more, as Labour’s Deputy Leader.
October 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Expanding free school meal eligibility and beginning the national rollout of free breakfast clubs.
Pro-learning, anti-poverty, properly Labour policies.
Back me to do more, as Labour’s Deputy Leader.
Pro-learning, anti-poverty, properly Labour policies.
Back me to do more, as Labour’s Deputy Leader.
No one will shout about our successes if we don’t.
We can either talk about the need for change, or we can bring it into action.
As your Deputy Leader, I’ll shout about our successes, not dwell on our mistakes.
Ballots are open until 12pm tomorrow.
We can either talk about the need for change, or we can bring it into action.
As your Deputy Leader, I’ll shout about our successes, not dwell on our mistakes.
Ballots are open until 12pm tomorrow.
October 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
No one will shout about our successes if we don’t.
We can either talk about the need for change, or we can bring it into action.
As your Deputy Leader, I’ll shout about our successes, not dwell on our mistakes.
Ballots are open until 12pm tomorrow.
We can either talk about the need for change, or we can bring it into action.
As your Deputy Leader, I’ll shout about our successes, not dwell on our mistakes.
Ballots are open until 12pm tomorrow.
Less than 24 hours to go until ballots close!
It’s been a privilege meeting with so many members in every nation and region, working hard to unite our party, shout about our successes and deliver Labour victories 🌹
It’s been a privilege meeting with so many members in every nation and region, working hard to unite our party, shout about our successes and deliver Labour victories 🌹
October 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Less than 24 hours to go until ballots close!
It’s been a privilege meeting with so many members in every nation and region, working hard to unite our party, shout about our successes and deliver Labour victories 🌹
It’s been a privilege meeting with so many members in every nation and region, working hard to unite our party, shout about our successes and deliver Labour victories 🌹
No one is going to shout about our successes if we don’t.
And we can talk about the need for change, or we can bring it about.
As your Deputy Leader, I’ll shout about our successes not dwell on our mistakes.
Ballots are open until 12pm Thursday (tomorrow).
And we can talk about the need for change, or we can bring it about.
As your Deputy Leader, I’ll shout about our successes not dwell on our mistakes.
Ballots are open until 12pm Thursday (tomorrow).
October 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
No one is going to shout about our successes if we don’t.
And we can talk about the need for change, or we can bring it about.
As your Deputy Leader, I’ll shout about our successes not dwell on our mistakes.
Ballots are open until 12pm Thursday (tomorrow).
And we can talk about the need for change, or we can bring it about.
As your Deputy Leader, I’ll shout about our successes not dwell on our mistakes.
Ballots are open until 12pm Thursday (tomorrow).
Honoured to be in the Chamber for a brilliant statement by my friend, Angela Rayner.
She is and will remain an inspiration across our movement.
She is and will remain an inspiration across our movement.
October 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Honoured to be in the Chamber for a brilliant statement by my friend, Angela Rayner.
She is and will remain an inspiration across our movement.
She is and will remain an inspiration across our movement.
Make no mistake, change is on the ballot in this deputy leadership election - the question is what kind.
Members can choose to push our government to be bolder and go further with me as their voice in cabinet, or they can choose division and disunity that fuels our opponents.
Members can choose to push our government to be bolder and go further with me as their voice in cabinet, or they can choose division and disunity that fuels our opponents.
October 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Make no mistake, change is on the ballot in this deputy leadership election - the question is what kind.
Members can choose to push our government to be bolder and go further with me as their voice in cabinet, or they can choose division and disunity that fuels our opponents.
Members can choose to push our government to be bolder and go further with me as their voice in cabinet, or they can choose division and disunity that fuels our opponents.