Bridget Phillipson

Bridget Phillipson is the Education Secretary in the UK, a key figure in the Labour party. She is currently newsworthy due to her involvement in announcing and promoting Labour's policies related to education and child poverty. Recent developments include her announcement of a plan to create up to 60,000 specialized spaces within mainstream schools for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), backed by a £3 billion investment. She is also involved in Labour's broader strategy to lift 550,000 children out of poverty, which includes measures related to childcare and housing. Her role is significant as she is shaping Labour's approach to critical social issues, offering alternative policies to the current government's efforts.