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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is the independent equality regulator and ensures compliance with the Equality Act 2010. Their Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and...

Getting Britain Working Again

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I’m all right.

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

Here we go again, Mr Speaker. I note that an investigation by a King’s counsel into the hon. Gentleman’s conduct concluded that there was “credible evidence” that he had...

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank my hon. Friend for her important question. She will appreciate, I am sure, that I cannot comment on the draft code of practice, but I want to reassure the House that trans people will...

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

No one should face pressure or undue influence around their voting behaviour; let me be absolutely clear on that point. But let me also be clear to the House that I am fed up to the back teeth of...

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

My message to nurses and to anyone working in our NHS is that they deserve dignity at work. They deserve to be treated with respect, and they should not face abuse, intimidation or harassment. We...

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I completely agree that we must ensure that women and trans people feel safe and are protected from harassment. We will treat everyone with the dignity and respect they deserve, because those are...

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

From this month, employers can publish new voluntary action plans to tackle the gender pay gap and support women in the workplace going through the menopause, which is a vital step forward in...

Special Educational Needs Support

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend is a true champion for children and young people and families right across his community. He raises an important point. The SEND consultation we have brought forward is a joint...

Special Educational Needs Support

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I recognise the serious point that the hon. Gentleman sets out, and we have launched a consultation so that we can hear directly from school leaders, parents and young people about what we need...

Special Educational Needs Support

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

We all know that the current SEND system fails too many families. Our proposals will deliver a reformed SEND system backed by £4 billion of investment so that every child can achieve and...

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising that issue. I would, of course, be happy to ensure that a meeting takes place so that that information can be shared and fully considered. Through...

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

It was fantastic to visit my hon. Friend and see at first hand the impact of our changes for children and families across her constituency. She is right that our current SEND system just is not...

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend is absolutely right, and that is why people across Scotland should vote for Anas Sarwar and Scottish Labour. Last month I was in Scotland hearing directly from parents about the...

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I can give the hon. Lady my absolute assurance that, through the consultation we are running at the moment, we want to hear directly from parents, children and those working in education. The...

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

School leaders have my full support in taking action on issues such as violence. Of course there should be an expectation—a clear expectation—that action is taken where it applies to...

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

There is no more important responsibility than making sure our children are kept safe from harm. We will take forward any measures that arise out of the Southport inquiry to ensure we can do...

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I recognise what the hon. Gentleman has said, because I have spoken to so many parents, families and children across the country who have been badly let down by a system that has not put...

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Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

It has been a busy month since the last Education questions, so I will give the House a short update on what my Department has done since then to give our children the best start in life. We...