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Bridget Phillipson MP attends Schools North East virtual roundtable

Recently, I met with several headteachers from our community at a Schools North East virtual roundtable. We had a useful discussion on some of the main issues facing our schools, including school funding and COVID-19 related costs, as well as how we can support children and families as we begin…

Bridget Phillipson MP holds first Coffee Morning of 2020

This morning I held my latest Coffee Morning at Grindon Community Church Project. It was great to be joined by over 30 local residents, who were able to ask questions about the work our local policing team are doing to cut down on crime and anti-social behaviour in our community.…

Bridget Phillipson MP holds latest Coffee Morning

Last week, I held another of my community events in Farringdon. Watch my video to learn more about the event: https://www.facebook.com/bridgetphillipson/videos/2474232206002229/

Bridget Phillipson MP presents funding prize for A690 Youth Initiative

I was honoured to present the A690 Youth Initiative with a £5,000 funding prize – for winning the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA – Tennis For Britain) ‘Community Award’, for community venue of the year. A690 Youth Initiative is part of the St Mary and St Peter’s Community Project, and focuses on supporting…

Bridget Phillipson MP holds latest Coffee Morning in Doxford

On Friday 9th November, I held my eighteenth Coffee Morning on crime and anti-social behaviour in Doxford. It was great to speak with residents alongside officers from the neighbourhood policing team, who set out what they are doing to tackle disorder locally. Those present also had the opportunity to ask…

Bridget Phillipson MP: Autumn Budget delivered too little too late for North East

People in the North East will once again be disappointed with another Tory Budget that delivered too little, too late for our region. Eight years of savage cuts and underinvestment mean our public services are in crisis and our infrastructure is crumbling. I know from speaking to local people that…

Bridget Phillipson MP: Calling for a Budget that works for Houghton and Sunderland South

I recently asked constituents to take part in a short survey about their priorities ahead of the Budget on 29 October. The responses I’ve received so far make clear that most people want an end to austerity, and an urgent plan to invest in our public services. I’ve written to…

Bridget Phillipson MP: Sunderland and the country heading for a bad deal in Brexit negotiations

Nissan’s announcement that they were putting investment in the UK on hold is yet another example of the effect that uncertainty caused by the Government’s botched handling of Brexit is having on jobs and livelihoods in our community. Ultimately, there is no Brexit deal that does not leave the North…