Parliamentary Activity - Bridget Phillipson

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I assure the right hon. Lady that we are absolutely determined to encourage our women and girls to take part in sport and physical activity—something that falls off all too often as girls...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the hon. Lady for raising such an important issue, on which all Members across the House want to make progress. Officials are working on further plans, which we will set out very shortly,...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for all the campaigning work that she has done in this crucial area in the face of the tragic loss of Valerie Forde. We must do everything we can to ensure that...

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Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

This Black History Month, I would like to reiterate that people’s race or ethnicity should never be a barrier to opportunity. We are enhancing rights through upcoming legislation on race...

Impact of Socio-economic Disadvantage on Future Earnings

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I am afraid I did not catch all of the hon. Gentleman’s question, but I am happy to discuss it with him further. I have met my counterparts in Northern Ireland. I recognise our shared...

Impact of Socio-economic Disadvantage on Future Earnings

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

We are looking carefully at what more we need to do to ensure that all care-experienced young people receive the support they need. We know that outcomes are often incredibly poor, and we...

Impact of Socio-economic Disadvantage on Future Earnings

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend is a real champion for her constituents and for coastal communities, and I recognise that different communities have distinct challenges. Work is already under way to ensure that...

Impact of Socio-economic Disadvantage on Future Earnings

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

Yes, I give my hon. Friend that assurance. We will work closely with devolved Governments to make sure that we are all pulling together to break down the barriers that too many of our young...

Impact of Socio-economic Disadvantage on Future Earnings

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

The Government are committed to breaking the link between young people’s backgrounds and their future success. I am proud to lead our opportunity mission across government, through which we...

Impact of Energy Costs on Disabled People

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Lady will recognise the difficult state of the public finances that we inherited and the tough choices that were necessary to stabilise our economy. Those decisions were not easy. My...

Impact of Energy Costs on Disabled People

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

Discussions are ongoing across government, including with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology. There are wider opportunities and challenges that...

Impact of Energy Costs on Disabled People

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

Equality analysis was released in September, and the Government carried out our statutory duties in doing so, but I recognise the wider concerns that the hon. Member raises, especially around the...

Impact of Energy Costs on Disabled People

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

We understand that energy bills are a concern for many people. We believe that the only way to protect bill payers permanently, including disabled people, is to accelerate the green transition to...

Education and Skills Funding Agency

Department for Education

Written Ministerial Statements

Today I am announcing the closure of the Education and Skills Funding Agency on 31 March 2025. The functions of the ESFA will be integrated into the core Department for Education. The ESFA is...

Government Equalities Office: Departmental Responsibilities

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson received a response to a question they put to the government

Progressing equalities is core to this Government’s work, and the Secretary of State and Minister of State with responsibilities for Women and Equalities will work closely together to...

Topical Questions

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. Conservative Members do not like it, but it is absolutely true. I would add that, when it comes to the concerns my hon. Friend raises, we see stark attainment...

Topical Questions

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I would caution the hon. Gentleman about believing everything he reads in the press. Times tables are an important part of our system. We will drive high and rising standards from Government....

Topical Questions

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I recognise the important point that my hon. Friend raises. Many parents are doing everything they can, often in very challenging circumstances, to support their children into school. For my...

Topical Questions

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I share the hon. Lady’s concern about making sure that we target funding in the most effective way. That is why I have said that my No. 1 priority is ensuring that we support children and...

Topical Questions

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

The right hon. Gentleman, as a former Minister in the Department, knows all too well that he and others were cautioned about how they should be using data. When we look at the raw numbers, we see...