Parliamentary Activity - Bridget Phillipson

Unpaid Work: Social Class

Women and Equalities

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

Our Opportunity Mission will break down the barriers to opportunity for everyone, regardless of their socio-economic background. This means ensuring that everyone can access training...

Equality and Human Rights Commission: Women

Women and Equalities

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

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is independent of government. The EHRC are currently updating their Code of Practice to reflect the ruling. The Government is engaging with them on...

Transgender People and Women

Women and Equalities

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

The Supreme Court’s ruling has brought clarity for women and single-sex service providers. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has already committed to supporting service providers...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

Yes, I am happy to give my hon. Friend that commitment. I know how seriously the Health Secretary takes this issue, because he knows, as I do, that too many women have been failed by poor...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Lady raises some incredibly important points and shines a light on the experiences of victims in her constituency. This Government are determined to halve violence against women and...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I agree with my hon. Friend. This Labour Government are determined to ensure that all women have choices when it comes to balancing work and family life. That is why we are expanding access to...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

This Labour Government are determined to break the link between background and success, so that where someone is from does not determine what they can go on to achieve and so everyone has the...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend raises a concern shared by many across the House, and it is crucial that we root out misogyny, whether it is online or offline. I am working with colleagues across Government to...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

You will know, Mr Speaker, that I made a statement to the House setting out the Government’s position where we welcomed the clarity of the Supreme Court ruling. I should also stress that,...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

The Government are taking decisive action to deliver our plan to make work pay, putting more money back into people’s pockets. The Office for Equality and Opportunity recently launched a...

Government Mission on Opportunity: Equality

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

That sounds like a sensible and constructive suggestion. I will ensure that the views of the hon. Gentleman’s constituents are shared with colleagues in the Department of Health and Social...

Government Mission on Opportunity: Equality

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I agree with my hon. Friend the Chair of the Select Committee, and I pay tribute to her for all her campaigning work in the important area of women’s health. The Government recognise the...

Government Mission on Opportunity: Equality

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Lady will recognise that this Government have expanded workers’ rights, and are making sure that new mums and dads can spend more precious time with their young family. As she...

Government Mission on Opportunity: Equality

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that important issue, which I know will be of concern to Members across the House. The Government know that all too often, children with special...

Government Mission on Opportunity: Equality

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

This Government are clear that equality and opportunity are at the heart of our programme of national renewal and economic growth. The opportunity mission is all about creating a fairer Britain,...

Topical Questions

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

We will set out our approach to the recommendations in the usual way, but I say to the hon. Gentleman that one of the very first acts of this incoming Labour Government was to accept the previous...

Topical Questions

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Lady will know that we have confirmed £50 million for ’25-26. Further considerations will be for the spending review. We have made changes in order to maximise the number of...

Topical Questions

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I join my hon. Friend in sending my best wishes to children in Scotland and across the UK as their exams get under way and thanking the brilliant staff working hard to support them. He is of...

Topical Questions

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

From that question, I do not think you would know who had been in government for the past 14 years, Mr Speaker. The Conservatives had ample opportunity to clarify the position. The ruling of the...

Topical Questions

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I am serious about protecting the rights of women and girls. That is why I ran a women’s refuge for children and women fleeing domestic abuse, fleeing male violence, fleeing some of the...