Jen Craft

Jen Craft is a newly elected Labour Member of Parliament. She is newsworthy due to her active engagement with special educational needs (SEND) issues. This is highlighted by her attendance at a meeting organized by Bridget Phillipson, the cabinet minister, specifically for new Labour MPs to discuss SEND. The meeting, held during Phillipson's first week as a cabinet minister, attracted nearly 100 MPs, indicating the widespread concern and importance of SEND within the Labour party. Craft's presence at this meeting, alongside other MPs for whom the issue is personal or professionally relevant, suggests a commitment to addressing the challenges and potential reforms within the SEND system. Her involvement signifies the issue's importance within the new cohort of Labour MPs and its potential to be a key focus for the party.