All news on the topic: Bridget Phillipson

09 Sep 2026 714

Met Police opens criminal investigation into Reform UK funding

The Metropolitan Police is carrying out a criminal investigation into Reform UK over allegations it broke foreign funding laws, following a broadcast by Channel 4 News last week.

Investigation

08 Sep 2026 791

England’s illegal children’s homes industry exposed after £250m paid for unregistered placements

The booming illegal children’s homes industry in England has been revealed for the first time, setting out the sheer scale of this shadow industry and the amount of public money being poured into it.

Politics

04 Aug 2026 835

Farage’s Channel migration plan rejected by France and Downing Street as illegal

Nigel Farage’s desperate small boats plan has been dismissed as impractical and illegal as he attempts to divert attention from sleaze allegations.

Politics

21 Jul 2026 791

Andy Burnham unveils new Cabinet after replacing Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

Andy Burnham has announced the top roles in his Cabinet after replacing Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

Politics

05 Jul 2026 658

Bridget Phillipson’s childhood poverty claims challenged by former neighbours

Bridget Phillipson has been accused by a former neighbour of ’exaggerating’ her claims of a poverty-stricken upbringing.

Politics

19 Jun 2026 792

Reform MP condemned over England World Cup domestic abuse comments

Sarah Pochin, the Reform MP for Runcorn and Helsby, made the claim in a video posted on social media after England beat Croatia.

Politics

18 Jun 2026 770

Reform MP sparks fury after linking England World Cup defeats to domestic violence

A Reform MP has sparked an angry backlash after calling on the England World Cup team to keep winning in order to keep women safe from domestic violence.

News

13 Apr 2026 674

Under-16 social media ban on table as UK debates child safety online

The Education Secretary has insisted the government is not afraid of technology companies as questions are asked about the time taken to implement online safety measures to protect young people.

Finance

09 Apr 2026 873

UK education scandal: 22,000 students face loss of financial support

More than 20,000 students have been informed they must repay university maintenance loans and grants after reportedly receiving them in error.

World

06 Apr 2026 860

UK allows US to use British bases for defensive strikes but rejects involvement in offensive operations against Iran

The UK will not participate in offensive operations against Iran, a Cabinet minister has reaffirmed following Donald Trump’s threat to bomb the country’s civilian infrastructure.

News

29 Mar 2026 936

Car crashes into crowds in Derby city centre sparking terro

A person from India has been taken into custody after a vehicle crashed into crowds on a bustling street in Derby, causing serious injuries to seven individuals.

Politics

25 Oct 2025 693

Lucy Powell appointed as Labour’s new deputy leader

Lucy Powell has been appointed as the new deputy leader of the Labour Party, defeating Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in the party ballot, officials confirmed on Thursday.

Politics

24 Sep 2025 925

Bridget Phillipson: “Yes, I’ve faced sexist briefings — but I’ll keep going”

Cabinet Minister Bridget Phillipson said she "completely" believes she has been subjected to sexist briefings.

Politics

20 Sep 2025 864

Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell make it onto Labour deputy leadership ballot

Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell will enter a ballot of Labour members in their bid to succeed Angela Rayner as the party’s deputy leader.

Politics

13 Sep 2025 919

Bridget Phillipson vows to unite Labour and beat Reform UK

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said she wants to “unite” the Labour Party and beat Reform UK as she vies to become deputy leader.

Politics

06 Sep 2025 1215

Angela Rayner’s resignation triggers fierce Labour deputy leadership contest

Angela Rayner’s resignation not only as deputy prime minister but also as deputy Labour leader has triggered a fierce internal election battle to find her successor, and potentially a simultaneous battle for the soul of the party … again.

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