Sunderland Echo column - Bridget Phillipson

We need a Labour Government that makes responsible choices to secure our economy, protect the NHS, and rebuild Britain

Throughout this pandemic, I have heard from too many families and too many businesses who are facing real hardship and are worried about what the future holds. Many haven’t even been able to access support since the start of this crisis. Let’s not forget that when Covid-19 hit, the irresponsible decisions…

Sunderland Echo: Christmas is only a matter of days away, but I know it will be very different to the ones we are used to.

Government guidelines mean we may be unable to spend time with all those we usually see at this time of year. Of course, the tragic human cost of this virus means many people face their first Christmas without a loved one. My heart goes out to anyone who…

Bridget Phillipson: Working families will pay the price of missed opportunity

Yesterday’s Spending Review was a missed opportunity for the government to start making responsible choices to get our economy back on its feet. Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on communities like ours. It’s why for months, Labour have called for a relentless focus on jobs – to help us…

Bridget Phillipson: Government’s chaotic approach is risking lives

The announcement of new lockdown measures at the weekend has understandably caused worry about what lies ahead over the winter months. These measures are necessary – no one wants to see a repeat of the scenes we saw earlier this year. But I understand the impact this will have on…

Bridget Phillipson: We remain in the thick of a pandemic, but our Chancellor is worryingly out of touch.

We remain in the thick of a pandemic, but our Chancellor is worryingly out of touch. Our country is faces unemployment on a scale not seen since the 1980s. We have already lost one million jobs since the start of the pandemic – and the figures ahead are bleak. That’s…