Politics Weekly UK Labour’s Bridget Phillipson on Gaza, child poverty and the deputy leadership race
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Oct 9, 2025 
Bridget Phillipson, Education Secretary and Labour MP, discusses her vision for the Labour party as she campaigns for deputy leader. She advocates for a ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing humanitarian concerns linked to hostages and aid. Phillipson argues for the removal of the two-child benefit limit, focusing on child poverty. She addresses internal party dynamics and the need for Labour to tackle the rise of Nigel Farage and Reform's controversial policies. Her commitment to education reform aims to improve outcomes for children with special educational needs.
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Campaign Focused On Unity And Delivery
- Phillipson pitches unity and delivering members' priorities as reasons she should be deputy leader.
- She stresses tackling child poverty as her top priority and cites a track record of policy delivery.
Bring Members' Voices Into Government
- Do combine campaigning with a government role to amplify members' voices at the cabinet table.
- Avoid public infighting because Phillipson warns it risks destabilising the party and aiding opponents.
Public Infighting Helps Opponents
- Phillipson argues airing internal disputes publicly benefits opponents like Reform and Nigel Farage.
- She says unity is necessary to win elections and deliver change for communities hurt by long Conservative rule.